A internet pode ser um lugar útil para encontrar informação, recursos e diferentes perspetivas sobre o luto e a perda. Quando está a viver algo desconhecido ou difícil, ter acesso a informação fiável pode, por vezes, fazer com que a experiência pareça um pouco menos incerta. Os websites podem ajudá-lo a saber mais sobre o luto, a compreender algumas das emoções que poderá estar a sentir, a descobrir formas de lidar com a situação e a encontrar recursos que possam ser relevantes para a sua realidade.
O luto é vivido de forma diferente por cada pessoa. Pode ter dúvidas sobre se aquilo que está a sentir é “normal”, porque é que as suas emoções parecem mudar de um dia para o outro, ou porque é que alguns momentos parecem geríveis enquanto outros são particularmente difíceis. Explorar informação fiável pode ajudá-lo a compreender que existe uma grande variedade de respostas possíveis à perda e que não há um prazo fixo para viver o luto.
Os websites também podem ajudá-lo a encontrar apoio prático. Dependendo do que procura, pode encontrar informação sobre luto por morte, lidar com a perda, apoiar alguém em luto, comunicar com familiares e amigos, ou encontrar apoio profissional e comunitário. Alguns websites também disponibilizam histórias e experiências pessoais de pessoas que passaram por situações semelhantes, o que pode criar um sentimento de ligação e reduzir o isolamento.
No entanto, nem tudo o que encontra online é rigoroso, útil ou adequado para todas as pessoas. Os recursos incluídos aqui foram selecionados para o ajudar a aceder a informação proveniente de organizações e fontes que procuram disponibilizar conteúdos fiáveis e de apoio. Não precisa de ler tudo nem de seguir todas as sugestões. Use estes recursos como um ponto de partida e retire deles aquilo que lhe for útil.
Se perceber que procurar informação o está a deixar mais ansioso, sobrecarregado ou angustiado, pode ser útil fazer uma pausa e voltar mais tarde, ou falar com alguém em quem confia ou com um profissional sobre aquilo que está a viver.
apelo.pt
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.pt
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.pt
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.pt
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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pipop.algoritmo.pt
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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paiscoragem.pt
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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aurora-centrodeapoioaoluto.com
InglêsIt 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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careforthefamily.org.uk
InglêsContains 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.org.uk
InglêsCruse 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.org
InglêsOffers structured grief support programs and resources. It can help individuals understand grief and connect with support groups globally
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hospicefoundation.ie
InglêsIrish 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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maggies.org
InglêsMaggie´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.org.uk
InglêsOffers 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
InglêsA self-guided online platform with modules, exercises, and psychoeducation. It allows individuals to work through grief at their own pace.
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talkgrief.org
InglêsTalk 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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thegoodgrieftrust.org
InglêsA 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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thelossfoundation.org
InglêsIt 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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whatsyourgrief.com
InglêsGrief 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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InglêsAn 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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merimna.org.gr
GregoThe 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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Este conteúdo foi criado durante o projeto YARN, cofinanciado ao abrigo do Programa EU4Health em 2025-2028 (convenção de subvenção n.º 101219053).
