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Rouwwebsites voor familie en vrienden

Het internet kan een nuttige plek zijn om informatie, hulpbronnen en verschillende perspectieven over rouw en verlies te vinden. Wanneer je iets onbekends of moeilijks meemaakt, kan toegang tot betrouwbare informatie er soms voor zorgen dat een ervaring iets minder onzeker voelt. Websites kunnen je helpen om meer te leren over rouw, sommige van de emoties die je mogelijk ervaart beter te begrijpen, manieren van omgaan te ontdekken en hulpbronnen te vinden die relevant kunnen zijn voor jouw situatie.

Iedereen ervaart rouw anders. Misschien vraag je je af of wat je voelt “normaal” is, waarom je emoties van de ene op de andere dag lijken te veranderen, of waarom sommige momenten hanteerbaar voelen terwijl andere juist bijzonder moeilijk zijn. Betrouwbare informatie verkennen kan je helpen te begrijpen dat er een breed scala aan mogelijke reacties op verlies bestaat en dat er geen vaste tijdlijn voor rouw is.

Websites kunnen je ook helpen praktische steun te vinden. Afhankelijk van waar je naar op zoek bent, kun je informatie vinden over verlies door overlijden, omgaan met verlies, iemand steunen die rouwt, communiceren met familie en vrienden, of professionele en gemeenschapsgerichte steun vinden. Sommige websites bieden ook persoonlijke verhalen en ervaringen van mensen die soortgelijke situaties hebben doorgemaakt, wat een gevoel van verbondenheid kan geven en gevoelens van isolatie kan verminderen.

Niet alles wat je online vindt is echter accuraat, helpend of voor iedereen passend. De hulpbronnen die hier zijn opgenomen, zijn geselecteerd om je toegang te geven tot informatie van organisaties en bronnen die betrouwbare en steunende inhoud willen bieden. Je hoeft niet alles te lezen of elke suggestie op te volgen. Gebruik deze hulpbronnen als vertrekpunt en haal eruit wat voor jou nuttig voelt.

Als je merkt dat het zoeken naar informatie je angstiger, overweldigd of van streek maakt, kan het helpen om even pauze te nemen en er later op terug te komen, of met iemand die je vertrouwt of een professional te praten over wat je ervaart.

Aurora – Centro de Apoio ao Luto

aurora-centrodeapoioaoluto.com

Engels

It offers individual and group counselling. It recognises that everyone experiences grief differently. It can help people who feel they ‘can’t move on’, or those who feel alone or misunderstood during the grieving process.

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Care for the Family

careforthefamily.org.uk

Engels

Contains various articles on different types of grief, offering suggestions on how to cope with loss, as well as how to help those who are grieving

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Cruse Bereavement Support

cruse.org.uk

Engels

Cruse Bereavement Support provides information and support for people experiencing bereavement. Its website explores different aspects of grief, offers practical guidance on coping with loss and supporting others, and provides information about accessing one-to-one support, groups, and local bereavement services.

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GriefShare

griefshare.org

Engels

Offers structured grief support programs and resources. It can help individuals understand grief and connect with support groups globally

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Irish Hospice Foundation

hospicefoundation.ie

Engels

Irish Hospice Foundation provides information and support around end-of-life care, grief, and bereavement. Its website offers resources on understanding and coping with loss, supporting someone who is grieving, and finding further bereavement support, including its national Bereavement Support Line.

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Maggie's

maggies.org

Engels

Maggie´s é um centro que apoia tanto doentes, como familiares, amigos de pessoas com doença oncológica. O website disponibiliza informações sobre como lidar com a perda de alguém, fala sobre o que é o luto, explorando emoções e experiências que possam surgir num processo de luto.

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Mind

mind.org.uk

Engels

Offers clear, accessible guidance on grief, coping strategies, and when to seek help. It is practical and easy to use for self-support.

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MyGrief.ca

mygrief.ca

Engels

A self-guided online platform with modules, exercises, and psychoeducation. It allows individuals to work through grief at their own pace.

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Talk Grief

talkgrief.org

Engels

Talk Grief offers accessible information and resources to help people understand and navigate grief. The website explores different aspects of grief, provides guidance on coping with loss, and encourages open conversations about experiences that can often feel difficult to talk about.

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The Good Grief Trust

thegoodgrieftrust.org

Engels

A central hub that connects people with multiple bereavement services. It provides practical support and helps individuals find the right resources quickly.

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The Loss Foundation

thelossfoundation.org

Engels

It takes a very human and modern approach to grief. It offers online support groups, workshops, psychological resources and guided meditations. It discusses grief without resorting to clichés or ‘toxic positivity’. It can be helpful for people looking for practical tools to cope with guilt, anxiety, emptiness or trauma associated with loss. It is also useful for people who need to hear from others with similar experiences.

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What's Your Grief

whatsyourgrief.com

Engels

Grief is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and neither is coping with it. This website offers a range of resources designed to meet different needs, providing support, information, and guidance that can be helpful at different stages of the grieving process

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Winston's Wish

winstonswish.org

Engels

An organization that provides support during times of grief, offering activities to help cope with loss. Activities can be a useful way to help grieving children and young people to explore and express their feelings and emotions and to help them maintain memories of the person who has died.

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APELO – Espaço de Luto

apelo.pt

Portugees

A well-known resource on bereavement in Portugal. It offers a wide range of educational resources, emotional support and training opportunities. The language used is very compassionate and sensitive. It may be helpful for people who have lost loved ones and are seeking to better understand what they are feeling. It includes a selection of recommended reading on the subject, as well as access to specialist individual and group support.

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Compassio

compassio.pt

Portugees

Committed to raising awareness and providing training to foster a more compassionate culture. Promoting compassionate care and a natural approach to death and bereavement. Providing resources to support people who are ill and/or experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Organising activities for people who are grieving

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GriefDiff

griefdiff.pt

Portugees

GriefDiff was created to support older people through bereavement, offering different levels of support tailored to each individual’s risk profile, free of charge. It is aimed at adults aged 60 and over who have experienced a loss within the past month to a year. Participants receive support for three months, either online or in person.

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InLuto

inluto.pt

Portugees

InLuto – the Portuguese Association for Integrated Bereavement Care – is a non-profit scientific organisation established in 2021 by healthcare professionals from various regions of the country, all of whom have specialist training and clinical experience in the field of bereavement. InLuto offers individual and group psychotherapeutic support to people experiencing bereavement, covering a range of different types of loss. Consultations, whether in person or online, are conducted by professionals with specialist training in bereavement, ensuring sensitive and qualified support.

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Merimna

merimna.org.gr

Grieks

The main specialized grief support organization in Greece. It provides information, counseling, and structured interventions for individuals and families dealing with loss.

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PIPOP

pipop.algoritmo.pt

Portugees

It speaks openly about the psychological impact of childhood cancer. It brings together useful resources and contacts. It includes support for bereaved families. It may be helpful for survivors who are still emotionally vulnerable and families who need psychological support.

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Pais Coragem

paiscoragem.pt

Portugees

The Pais Coragem Association offers emotional support, a listening ear and guidance to families experiencing pregnancy loss, neonatal loss and the loss of a child.

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Deze inhoud is gemaakt tijdens het project YARN, medegefinancierd in het kader van het EU4Health-programma in 2025-2028 (subsidieovereenkomst nr. 101219053).