Skip to Main Content
  • UHealth |
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

For People Who Are Grieving

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Appointments
  • Locations
  • Pay a Bill
  • Refer a Patient
  • International Patients
  • Donate Now
  • Search
  • Patient Login
  • Find a Doctor
  • Cancer Types & Treatments Page 1
    Cancer Types
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eye
    • Benign Eye Diseases
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Brain and Spine Tumors
    • Breast Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Cysts and Tumors of the Pleura
    • Endocrine Cancers
    • Eye and Ocular Cancer
    • Genitourinary Cancers
    • Glioblastoma
    • Gynecologic Cancers
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Hematologic (Blood) Cancers
    • Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Leukemia
    • Liver Cancer
    • Lung and Chest Cancer
    • Melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinomas
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Ocular Lymphoma
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pediatric Cancers
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Skin Cancers
    • Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Stomach Cancer
    • Thyroid Cancer
    View all Cancer Types
    Treatments
    • Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • CAR T-cell Therapy
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal and Intrapleural Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
    • Laser Ablation
    • Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy
    • Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery
    • Precision Medicine
    • Proton Therapy
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Radioactive Iodine Therapy
    Cancer Types
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eye
    • Benign Eye Diseases
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Brain and Spine Tumors
    • Breast Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Cysts and Tumors of the Pleura
    • Endocrine Cancers
    • Eye and Ocular Cancer
    • Genitourinary Cancers
    • Glioblastoma
    • Gynecologic Cancers
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Hematologic (Blood) Cancers
    • Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Leukemia
    • Liver Cancer
    • Lung and Chest Cancer
    • Melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinomas
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Ocular Lymphoma
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pediatric Cancers
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Skin Cancers
    • Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Stomach Cancer
    • Thyroid Cancer
    View all Cancer Types
  • Patients & Families
    For Patients & Families
    • Your First Visit
    • Parking Information
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Classes & Events
    • Nurse Navigators
    • Interpreter Services
    • Clinical Trials
    • International Patients
    • Medical Records
    • Quality and Patient Safety
    • Patient Educational Materials
    • Advance Directives
    • Bereavement Support

    Cancer Prevention & Screening
    • Why Get Screened?
    • Hereditary Cancer Risk
    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Skin Cancer Screening
    • Stomach Cancer Screening
    • Lifestyle Medicine
    Cancer Supportive Care
    • Classes & Events
    • Acupuncture
    • Adolescent and Young Adult (Ages 15-39) Program
    • Art Therapy
    • Emotional and Mental Well-Being
    • Exercise Oncology
    • Massage Therapy
    • Music Therapy
    • Nutrition
    • Oncology Social Work Services
    • Spiritual Care
    • Support Groups & Programs
    • Wigs and Head Coverings
    • Yoga Therapy
    • View All Cancer Supportive Care
    Cancer Survivorship Care
    • Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Care Institute
    • Survivorship Care
    • Survivorship FAQs
    • Your Survivorship Information
    • Cancer Supportive Care
    • Survivorship News
    • Education & Events
    • Institute Leadership
    • Survivorship Team
    • Survivorship And Supportive Care Research

    Quick Links

    • Appointments
    • Find a Doctor
    • Pay a Bill
    • Insurance Plans Accepted
    • MyUHealthChart
    Donate Today
    Quick links
    • Appointments
    • Find a Doctor
    • Pay a Bill
    • Make a Gift
    • Insurance Plans Accepted
    • MyUHealthChart
    For Patients & Families
    • Your First Visit
    • Parking Information
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Classes & Events
    • Nurse Navigators
    • Interpreter Services
    • Clinical Trials
    • International Patients
    • Medical Records
    • Quality and Patient Safety
    • Patient Educational Materials
    • Advance Directives

    Cancer Prevention & Screening
    • Why Get Screened?
    • Hereditary Cancer Risk
    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Skin Cancer Screening
    • Stomach Cancer Screening
    • Lifestyle Medicine
    Cancer Supportive Care
    • Classes & Events
    • Acupuncture
    • Adolescent and Young Adult (Ages 15-39) Program
    • Art Therapy
    • Emotional and Mental Well-Being
    • Exercise Oncology
    • Massage Therapy
    • Music Therapy
    • Nutrition
    • Oncology Social Work Services
    • Spiritual Care
    • Support Groups & Programs
    • Wigs and Head Coverings
    • Yoga Therapy
    • View All Cancer Supportive Care
    Cancer Survivorship Care
    • Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Care Institute
    • Survivorship Care
    • Survivorship FAQs
    • Your Survivorship Information
    • Cancer Supportive Care
    • Survivorship News
    • Education & Events
    • Institute Leadership
    • Survivorship Team
    • Survivorship And Supportive Care Research
    About Sylvester
    • Why Choose Sylvester
    • Message from the Director
    • NCI-Designated Cancer Center
    • Cancer Center of Excellence
    • Our History
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Facts and Figures
    • Impact Reports
    • Leadership
    • Partners in Our Mission
    • Careers
    • Cancer Center Volunteers
    • Make a Gift
    • Health News
    • Contact Us
  • Research
    Clinical Trials
    • Find a Clinical Trial
    • Understanding Clinical Trials
    • Clinical Trials FAQ's
    • Phase 1 Clinical Trials
    About Our Research
    • Research Programs
    • Engineering Cancer Cures
    • Faculty
    • Labs
    Research Resources
    • Clinical Research Services
    • Shared Resources
    • Data Science
    • SCAN 360
    • Funding Opportunities
    • Tumor Registry
     
    • Medical Library
    • Grant Writing Support
    • Human Subject Research Office
    • Regulatory Oversight
    • IACUC
    • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
    Clinical Trials
    • Find a Clinical Trial
    • Understanding Clinical Trials
    • Clinical Trials FAQ's
    • Phase 1 Clinical Trials
    About Our Research
    • Research Programs
    • Engineering Cancer Cures
    • Faculty
    • Labs
    Research Resources
    • Clinical Research Services
    • Shared Resources
    • Data Science
    • SCAN 360
    • Funding Opportunities
    • Tumor Registry
    • Medical Library
    • Grant Writing Support
    • Human Subject Research Office
    • Regulatory Oversight
    • IACUC
    • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
  • Education and Training
    Education and Training
    • About Us
    • High School, Undergraduate, & Postbaccalaureate Students
    • Medical Students
    • Graduate Program
    • Postdoctoral Training
    • Clinical Fellowships
     
    • Faculty Development
    • Events Calendar
    Education and Training
    • About Us
    • High School, Undergraduate, & Postbaccalaureate Students
    • Medical Students
    • Graduate Program
    • Postdoctoral Training
    • Clinical Fellowships
    • Faculty Development
    • Events Calendar
  • Community Engagement
    Community Outreach Activity
    • What We Do
    • Game Changer Vehicles
    • Request Our Services
    • Who We Are
    • The Area We Serve
    • Community Partnerships
    • Unite Us
    • Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
    • Partnership Matching Request Form
    • Spotlight Corner
    Community Engagement
    • Firefighter Cancer Initiative
    • Global Oncology
    • World Health Organization
    • Avanzando Caminos: Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship Cohort Study
    Community Outreach Activity
    • What We Do
    • Game Changer Vehicles
    • Request Our Services
    • Who We Are
    • The Area We Serve
    • Community Partnerships
    • Unite Us
    • Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
    • Partnership Matching Request Form
    • Spotlight Corner
    Community Engagement
    • Firefighter Cancer Initiative
    • Global Oncology
    • World Health Organization
    • Avanzando Caminos: Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship Cohort Study
  • About Sylvester
    About Sylvester
    • Why Choose Sylvester
    • Message from the Director
    • NCI-Designated Cancer Center
    • Cancer Center of Excellence
    • Our History
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Facts and Figures
    • Impact Reports
     
    • Leadership
    • Partners in Our Mission
    • Careers
    • Cancer Center Volunteers
    • Make a Gift
    • Health News
    • Contact Us
    About Sylvester
    • Why Choose Sylvester
    • Message from the Director
    • NCI-Designated Cancer Center
    • Cancer Center of Excellence
    • Our History
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Facts and Figures
    • Impact Reports
    • Leadership
    • Partners in Our Mission
    • Careers
    • Cancer Center Volunteers
    • Make a Gift
    • Health News
    • Contact Us
Patient Login
  • University of Miami Health System
  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Patients & Families
  • Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care
  • For People Who Are Grieving

For People Who Are Grieving

Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care
  • University of Miami Health System
  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Patients & Families
  • Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care
  • For People Who Are Grieving
« Back to Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care
Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care
  • About Us
  • Meet the Team
  • For Professionals
  • For People Who Are Grieving
  • For the Community
  • For People Interested in Participating in Research
  • Transitional Bereavement Care Model

At the Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care, we are dedicated to supporting those who are experiencing grief and loss. As research scientists and mental health professionals who specialize in grief, we are acutely aware of both the complex emotions and challenges that often accompany loss, as well as the best available practices of evidence-based care. Whether you're seeking guidance for yourself or someone else, we're here to provide compassionate care that is grounded in science.

Learning About Grief and Ways to Cope

Educational Videos

Mind-Body Strategies for Coping with Grief: Part of the Research-Backed Tools for Coping with Grief Webinar Series

UMiami Health Talk with Sylvester Experts: Hospice and Bereavement Support for Patients and Families

Focusing on You: Finding Meaning in Life After Loss Over Holidays

Latest Blog Posts

Grief and Cancer – Inextricably Bound Together

Grief and Cancer – Inextricably Bound Together

What I learned about grief while coping with my mom’s death from cancer, followed closely by my own cancer diagnosis...

Read More
Navigating Grief Over the Holidays: Cancer, Love, and Loss

Navigating Grief Over the Holidays: Cancer, Love, and Loss

t’s terrible when somebody you love so much is not here,” said Kathy Gordon, a retired nurse and grandmother who splits her time between Florida and New York...

Read More
Guilt, Gratitude, and Meaning After Cancer

Guilt, Gratitude, and Meaning After Cancer

Am I doing something wrong if my cancer journey hasn’t profoundly changed me?...

Read More
How to Cope with Life After Loss

How to Cope with Life After Loss

While we often associate grief with the death of someone significant in our lives, losses come in many forms...

Read More

Understanding Grief and Bereavement - Coming Soon

Learn about the different ways people grieve and how this may relate to you.

Finding Grief Support

Connect with peers, volunteers, professionals, and organizations who can support you.

Bereavement Resource Guide

Navigate your grief with compassion and support. Download our comprehensive Bereavement Resource Guide today to find the help and understanding you need during this difficult time.

Download Guide (English)    Descargar guía (Español)





logo--sylvester

NCI Designated

USNWR Cancer 2025-2026 Badge

Cancer Center of Excellence
Quick links
  • Appointments
  • Find a Doctor
  • Pay a Bill
  • Make a Gift
  • Insurance Plans Accepted
  • MyUHealthChart

Patient & Families
  • Cancer Treatments
  • Cancer Supportive Care
  • Your First Visit
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Nurse Navigators
  • Interpreter Services
  • Clinical Trials
  • International Patients
  • Medical Records
  • Price Transparency
  • Florida Health Finder
Research
  • Research at Sylvester
  • Research Programs
  • Research Labs & Faculty
  • Clinical Research Services
  • Shared Resources
  • Clinical Fellowship
  • Community Outreach Activity
About Sylvester
  • Why Choose Sylvester
  • NCI-Designated Cancer Center
  • Cancer Center of Excellence
  • Our History
  • Impact Reports
  • Mission, Vision & Values
  • Quality and Patient Safety
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Volunteers
  • For Media
  • Contact Us
  • Make a Gift

University of Miami Centennial Logo

Medical Disclaimer | Terms of Use | Privacy Statement | HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices | For Employees
© 2025 University of Miami Health System. All rights reserved.