Four tips for coping with loss at Christmas

Christmas is seen by many as a time for celebrating with the family and revelling in the festive season, but that’s not an option for everyone. For some, such as those who have suffered grief with the loss of a loved one, Christmas can be the worst time of the year.
If this is the first Christmas without that special person, you might be dreading the festive period. Remember though, that while the anticipation of Christmas Day is one you can barely think about, the actual day itself is not always that bad, and does not need to be as terrible as it may seem.