National Grief Awareness Day

National Grief Awareness Day was created by Angie Cartwright in 2014 to aid in bringing attention to the complicated and diverse ways in which we grieve. Commemorated annually on August 30th, the day is focused on broadening the understanding of a topic we don’t like to talk about. Grief is the price of love, and we all grieve in different ways and on different timelines. And that’s okay. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there’s no time limit either.

How can you observe National Grief Awareness Day? The best thing you can do is be there for loved ones who are grieving, no matter where they are in the process. Take a few minutes to browse the National Grief Awareness Day website. Learn about the history of grieving, our current understanding of the grieving process, and tips on how to support those who need it. 

Another great way to commemorate the day is to engage in some self-care. Even if you aren’t actively grieving yourself, self-care is essential for those in support roles. If you are grieving, no matter how long it has been since you lost your loved one, we offer individual counseling because we understand that recovery is not linear. Check out the HelloHealth website to sign up for one of our free seminars or to contact us to set up a counseling session. 

Here’s one last suggestion: Post the hashtag #NationalGriefAwarenessDay on your social media sites on August 30th. It’s a simple step, but spreading the word might just make a positive impact on someone else’s grief process.