Life

Self-check · 4 min

Caregiver Load Check

Shows how heavy the caring role is for the member right now, across time, health, money, relationships and feelings, and suggests where to find support.

Self-check · 3 min

Grief Self-Check

Helps a bereaved member see how grief is affecting daily life right now and when extra support could help. It is a self-check, not a diagnosis: prolonged grief disorder can only be diagnosed by a qualified clinician.

Self-check · 3 min

Life Transition Stress Check

Shows how much pressure a big life change (divorce, job loss, a move, a new baby, migration) is putting on mood, sleep, money, relationships and daily life, and where to start.

Self-check · 3 min

Retirement Adjustment Check

Looks at purpose, routine, relationships, health and money after retiring (or before), and suggests where to focus first.

Self-check · 2 min

Social Connection Check

Shows how connected or cut off a member feels right now, after a move, retirement, loss or other change, with small ideas to reconnect.

Bereavement · 5 min

Bereavement: Living With Grief

What grief does to body and mind, and how to live alongside it.

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Bereavement · 4 min

Losing a Spouse or Partner

Grief, practical steps and support after the death of a spouse or partner.

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Bereavement · 4 min

Losing a Child

Support for parents and families after the death of a child of any age.

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Bereavement · 4 min

Losing a Parent

Grief, family roles and practical steps after losing a mother or father.

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Bereavement · 4 min

Supporting Children Through a Death

How to talk to children about death and support them through grief, by age.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Understanding grief and its stages

Grief is love with nowhere to go - it is not a problem to fix but a process to move through.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Normal grief vs complicated grief

Grief has no fixed timeline, but when it stays stuck and unchanging for a long time, extra support can help.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Grief is not linear: waves and triggers

Grief tends to arrive in waves rather than neat stages, and understanding this can make sudden emotion feel less alarming.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Sudden and traumatic loss

Losing someone suddenly or violently brings a distinct kind of grief, and specialised support can help alongside the usual grief process.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Losing a child

Losing a child is among the most profound losses a person can face, and there is no wrong way to grieve it, or timeline to follow.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Losing a partner or spouse

Losing a partner or spouse changes daily life in countless small and large ways, and grief for this loss deserves patience and support.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Losing a parent

Losing a parent reshapes your sense of history and identity, whatever your age, and grieving this loss takes time and support.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Suicide bereavement

Losing someone to suicide brings a unique, complicated grief - and you do not have to carry it alone.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Grief in the workplace

Grief doesn't switch off at the office door, and understanding how it shows up at work helps everyone respond with more compassion.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Supporting a grieving colleague

Simple, sincere gestures, not perfect words, are what help a grieving colleague feel supported at work.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Children and grief

Children grieve differently to adults, often in bursts, and need honest, age-appropriate support to feel safe.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Grief and the body: physical effects

Grief is not only emotional - it can show up as very real physical symptoms in the body.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Anniversaries and firsts

The first birthdays, holidays and anniversaries after a loss can bring grief back in full force, and that's normal.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Continuing bonds: remembering well

Staying connected to someone who has died, through memory and ritual, is a healthy part of grieving, not a barrier to healing.

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Bereavement · 2 min

Grief and faith

Loss can strengthen, challenge or reshape a person's faith, and all of these responses are a normal part of grieving.

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Bereavement · 2 min

When grief becomes depression

Grief and depression can look similar, but persistent hopelessness and loss of function are signs it's time to seek professional support.

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Pregnancy and infant loss · 4 min

Miscarriage

What to expect physically and emotionally after a miscarriage, and where to get support.

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Pregnancy and infant loss · 4 min

Stillbirth and Neonatal Loss

Grief, choices and practical steps after a stillbirth or the death of a newborn.

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Endings and change · 4 min

Grieving a Divorce

Why divorce feels like a death, and how to look after yourself through the process.

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Endings and change · 4 min

After a Relationship Breakup

Why breakups hurt so much, and practical ways to recover and rebuild.

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Endings and change · 4 min

Grieving a Job: Retrenchment Grief

The emotional side of retrenchment, and the practical steps that protect you.

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Endings and change · 4 min

Moving to a New City

How to handle loneliness, stress and practical setup after moving to a new city.

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Endings and change · 4 min

Relocation and Migration Stress

Coping with the stress of migrating, whether leaving South Africa or making it your new home.

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Endings and change · 4 min

Rebuilding Identity After a Major Loss

Finding yourself again after a death, divorce, illness, job loss or other life-changing loss.

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Endings and change · 4 min

Starting Again After a Life-Changing Event

How to rebuild after a major life event, from the first steady steps to a new plan.

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Endings and change · 2 min

Finding meaning after loss

Over time, many people find that loss reshapes what matters to them, and finding meaning can become part of healing.

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Life stages · 4 min · Premium

Adjusting to Retirement

The emotional, practical and money side of retiring, and how to build a good next chapter.

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Life stages · 4 min

Empty Nest

The feelings that come when children leave home, and how to build the next stage.

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Life stages · 4 min

Becoming a Parent

The emotional side of becoming a parent, for mothers, fathers and partners.

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Life stages · 4 min

Returning to Work After Maternity or Parental Leave

Planning a return to work after a baby: childcare, rights, feeding and feelings.

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Life stages · 4 min

Loneliness After Retirement

Why loneliness is common after retirement and how to rebuild connection and purpose.

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Caregiving · 4 min

Becoming a Caregiver

The first steps when you become a carer for a parent, partner, child or relative.

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Caregiving · 4 min · Premium

Caring for a Parent With Dementia

Practical and emotional guidance for families caring for a parent with dementia.

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Caregiving · 4 min

Caring for Someone With Cancer

Practical and emotional support for people caring for a loved one with cancer.

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Caregiving · 4 min

Caregiver Burnout

Recognising caregiver burnout and getting relief before you reach breaking point.

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Caregiving · 2 min

Anticipatory grief

Grieving before a loss has happened is real grief too, and it deserves the same compassion and support.

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Caregiving · 2 min

Compassion fatigue in caregivers

Caring for others through illness or dying can leave caregivers depleted, and recognising compassion fatigue early helps prevent burnout.

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End of life and after a death · 4 min

Anticipatory Grief

Understanding grief that starts before a death, and how to use the time you have.

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End of life and after a death · 4 min

Living With a Terminal Illness

Support for people living with an illness that cannot be cured, and for their families.

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End of life and after a death · 4 min

Preparing for the End of Life

The conversations, documents and choices that help families prepare for the end of life.

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End of life and after a death · 4 min

Planning a Funeral

A practical guide to arranging a funeral in South Africa without overspending.

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End of life and after a death · 4 min

Wills and Paperwork After a Bereavement

Which documents to gather after a death, how to find the will, and what to do first.

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End of life and after a death · 4 min

The Estate Process for Families

A plain guide to how deceased estates are wound up in South Africa, and what families can expect.

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End of life and after a death · 4 min

Money Changes After a Death

What happens to money, debts, grants and payouts after a death, and how to protect your household.

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End of life and after a death · 2 min

Cultural and spiritual practices around death in SA

South Africa's many cultures and faiths mourn differently, and understanding this helps us support each other with more respect.

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