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Stories
For Children
Books on death and grief for tamariki / children
When a loved one dies, finding the words to explain death and grief to our tamariki / children can be really hard. Well-written books have useful ways of framing the concepts of death and grief that can support you in your discussions with your taitamaiti / child.
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Stories
For Adults
Another Family Helped
"But we have a four year old!" Sitting in the oncologist's office in November 2023 with my husband, I'd just been told that I have advanced breast cancer. My oncologist made it clear at this appointment, that I won't be around to see our son grow up. And it broke my heart.
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Stories
For Adults
The McCallum’s Story
At just 9 months old, Zander McCallum was diagnosed with a rhabdoid tumour on his kidney. His older brothers Case and Riley were 3 and 6 at the time. The family had less than three months to make memories with Zander before he died on New Year’s Eve 2019.
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Serious illness
For Adults
‘Building Your Village’ During Serious Illness
Having a seriously ill person in the family affects every aspect of life. You might be dealing with treatments and doctor’s appointments, caring for someone at home, taking care of tamariki / children or supporting your family financially – or all of the above.
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Stories
For Adults
Bronte’s Story
When Bronte Murney was 14, her dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer. He died from complications following surgery just over a year later. Several weeks after his death, New Zealand went into COVID lockdown. Bronte found herself struggling with anxiety and feelings of isolation.
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Grief
For Adults
Grief Theories
Grief is personal: it’s as unique as your fingerprint. But for some people, a good grief theory – one that resonates with you – can serve as a kind of roadmap; a way of making sense of what you’re going through and helping navigate it. Let’s take a look at some.
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Grief
For Adults
Coping with Kirihimete / Christmas When You’re Grieving
The festive season is about joy, celebration and togetherness. But when you’re grieving, it can feel unbearable. We look at Christmas through the collective voices of our young Kiwis and their whanau who are living with grief and the challenges this time of year brings.
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Stories
For Adults
Parenting with Grief: A Parent’s Perspective
Jenny Zilmer, māmā to Nora and Lumi, shares some of the challenges she and her husband have faced and the lessons they’ve learned while parenting with grief.
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Grief
For Adults
Supporting Mātātahi / Young People Through Grief
If a young person in your life has lost a loved one, you may be feeling worried about what they’re
going through and unsure of how to help them. We’ll talk about the emotions young people feel when they’re grieving, the ways they show those emotions, and the things you can do to support them.
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