Anticipatory Grief: A Guide to Coping with Impending Loss

A common myth about grief is that it always follows death. Most people don’t realize that once death is anticipated, even if it’s just a possibility, it is natural to begin grieving. This 12-page booklet, What's Your Grief outlines important concepts to know as a person navigates the complicated and overwhelming experience of anticipatory grief.  Topics discussed in this resource include: General truths about grief  Understanding anticipatory grief  Grieving during a loved one’s illness  Caregiver burnout  Coping during a loved one’s illness  Coping after a death