SUPPORT FOR AMBIGUOUS LOSS
You don't have to be alone in coping with an ambiguous loss. We can offer number of options to support to you during this difficult time.
Counselling and EFT Tapping
Accessing therapy can help you manage day to day or give you confidence to build hope, stability and meaning into your life, at an unpredictable time when you feel stuck or in limbo. Telling your story, being heard and understood without judgement can be powerful in managing ambiguous loss. People close to you may no longer know what to say or how to support you over time, and counselling/EFT tapping can help you move beyond your intense pain and trauma.
You may feel powerless, and like you are riding a rollercoaster of conflicting emotions. A Therapist can validate your experiences and help you make sense of what you are going through, which brings some understanding of the loss. They will help you learn how to cope with unanswered questions and grow around your grief. Therapy is usually a regular commitment over a period of time, which can provide some stability and an outlet for thoughts and feelings unable to be expressed elsewhere. Find out more about therapy with Chloe Swinton.
Sharing Your Story
Telling your story can be healing, as can reading other people's experiences. Would you like to share yours? Read through how ambiguous life has affected others in My Life in Limbo or submit your own story for publication on this website.
Self Help
Some suggestions of how to manage with an ambiguous loss can be found on the Resources page.
Helpline and Crisis Support
If you are feeling in despair, you are not alone. In our survey, we identified that 43% of people with an ambiguous loss feel suicidal. If this is you, reach out to one of the helplines on our UK Helplines page.
Online Support Groups
Book Coming Soon
Sign up to receive updates on the publication of a new book to support those affected by ambiguous loss.
Accessing therapy can help you manage day to day or give you confidence to build hope, stability and meaning into your life, at an unpredictable time when you feel stuck or in limbo. Telling your story, being heard and understood without judgement can be powerful in managing ambiguous loss. People close to you may no longer know what to say or how to support you over time, and counselling/EFT tapping can help you move beyond your intense pain and trauma.
You may feel powerless, and like you are riding a rollercoaster of conflicting emotions. A Therapist can validate your experiences and help you make sense of what you are going through, which brings some understanding of the loss. They will help you learn how to cope with unanswered questions and grow around your grief. Therapy is usually a regular commitment over a period of time, which can provide some stability and an outlet for thoughts and feelings unable to be expressed elsewhere. Find out more about therapy with Chloe Swinton.
Sharing Your Story
Telling your story can be healing, as can reading other people's experiences. Would you like to share yours? Read through how ambiguous life has affected others in My Life in Limbo or submit your own story for publication on this website.
Self Help
Some suggestions of how to manage with an ambiguous loss can be found on the Resources page.
Helpline and Crisis Support
If you are feeling in despair, you are not alone. In our survey, we identified that 43% of people with an ambiguous loss feel suicidal. If this is you, reach out to one of the helplines on our UK Helplines page.
Online Support Groups
- Navigating Ambiguous Loss Support Groups: Offering a 7-week online support group to help you explore your ambiguous loss and grief. You need to be over 18 years old and live in the UK.
- Ambiguous Loss Support Group on Facebook: You are welcome to join this group from anywhere in the world but will need to have a free Facebook account.
Book Coming Soon
Sign up to receive updates on the publication of a new book to support those affected by ambiguous loss.
“Grief is like waves coming in from the ocean. At times, the waves are small and barely noticeable. But, when you least expect it, a huge wave pulls your feet right out from under you. No two people ever see these waves exactly the same way, and no-one reacts in the same way to each incoming wave.” ~ Alan Wolfelt