While grief is always unique to the individual, all grievers have six central needs that they must engage with and continue to meet as the needs arise and re-arise over time. These six needs are both the path and the fuel for the journey toward integrating loss into one's life. Acknowledge the reality of the death Embrace the pain of the loss 3 Remember the person who died Develop a new self-identity 5 Search for meaning 6 Let others help you-now and always