Grief and Bereavement
Mumbai’s Leading Healthcare Centre
Reviewed by our clinical team · Updated June 2026
What is grief and bereavement?
Grief and Bereavement are part of the normal process of dealing with a loss. Bereavement is the period of grief and mourning after the death of a loved one. Most people will adjust to the loss over time. Others will have longer periods of bereavement and may benefit from treatment.
This summary explains how grief, mourning, and bereavement are different and describes the different types of grief, treatments for grief, and important issues for grieving children.
Symptoms of grief and bereavement
- Intense sorrow, pain and rumination over the loss of your loved one
- Focus on little else but your loved one's death
- Extreme focus on reminders of the loved one or excessive avoidance of reminders
- Intense and persistent longing or pining for the deceased
- Problems accepting the death
- Numbness or detachment
- Bitterness about your loss
- Feeling that life holds no meaning or purpose
- Lack of trust in others
- Inability to enjoy life or think back on positive experiences with your loved one
Not sure if it's grief & bereavement?
A short, confidential self-assessment can help you decide whether it’s time to talk to someone.
Causes of grief and bereavement
- A change in health status
- A loss due to suicide
- The loss of a loved one
- Anticipatory Grief
- Loss of a beloved pet
Why is treatment important?
Untreated Grief and Bereavement can lead to:
- Helps process loss in a healthy way
- Prevents prolonged or complicated grief
- Supports expression of difficult emotions
- Improves daily functioning (sleep, focus, routine)
- Reduces risk of depression and anxiety
- Helps adjust to life after loss while maintaining emotional balance
Our approach at Samarpan
We follow a personalized, evidence-based approach for effective Grief and Bereavement treatment to help manage and overcome it:
Individualised grief assessment & care planning
Use structured tools (e.g., grief severity, risk screening) to understand the person's needs, culture, and coping style, and create a tailored intervention plan.
Evidence-based therapies
Offer approaches like CBT for grief, Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT), and Meaning-Centered Therapy based on the client's presentation and stage of grief.
Stepped-care model
Provide different levels of support (self-help resources, support groups, individual therapy, psychiatric referral) depending on severity and risk, ensuring timely escalation when needed.
Ongoing monitoring & follow-up
Regularly track progress, adjust interventions, and provide continuity of care to ensure the approach remains responsive and effective over time.
How we can help
Services our team recommends for grief & bereavement — every plan starts with a conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start?
A care coordinator can talk you through your options and help you book the right first appointment.
Reaching out is the first step.
Whenever you’re ready, we’re here — in clinic at Churchgate or online.
In crisis or thinking about self-harm? Please contact the iCall helpline on +91 91529 87821, available 24x7.