Bereavement is a specific form of grief which relates to the mourning period after a significant loss. In most cases bereavement is used to refer to someone’s emotional response to death. It usually encompasses a series of intense emotions and can last for weeks, months or even years depending on the circumstances. Someone who is going through bereavement may experience anger, frustration, denial, depression, or isolation. Dealing with these emotions can be even more difficult when you’re juggling funeral logistics and other legal and financial responsibilities associated with someone’s death. Most people can find solace in friends or family to support them through the bereavement process, while others may benefit from seeking out professional support. If you are uncertain about how to help someone who is struggling with bereavement Sydney psychotherapist Dan Auberbach has offered some tips on our blog post about ‘how to support someone who is grieving’.