Module 4: Coping Skills for Grief
Finding ways to cope
Loss after a disaster can take many forms—your home, your pets, and the people you love—and each one deserves care and compassion. There’s no single right way to grieve, but there are gentle ways to support yourself as you move through it.
After losing a home or belongings, creating a small, calming space in your new environment can offer moments of steadiness. Some people find comfort in making a memory list of meaningful moments from their home, replacing one meaningful item when they’re ready, or writing a letter to their home to honor what it held.
If you’ve lost a pet or animal, allow yourself to grieve without minimizing that loss. Journaling about what your pet gave you, writing a goodbye letter, honoring special dates, or connecting spiritually in a way that feels right can help you process and remember them with love.
When you’ve lost a loved one, having a few safe people who can listen—without trying to fix anything—can make a difference. Creating rituals, honoring anniversaries, and allowing moments of sadness and relief to exist together are all part of healing.
These practices aren’t meant to rush your grief or take it away. They’re small, hopeful ways to stay connected to what mattered and to yourself, as you move forward at your own pace. And you may also want to try this yoga for grief practice.
Loss of a loved one