There are different types of loss, from minor to significant, predictable to unforeseen. Loss can be personal, such as bereavement, and professional, such as redundancy. We are encouraged to accept and deal with loss as a part of life from a young age. And given that all of us will experience it in its variety of forms, being in a position to handle loss well can make the difference between a life of ‘normal’ ups and downs and one that is derailed by it. Although it is a well-used cliché, human beings are often well equipped to handle life’s adversities and recover from even the most traumatic losses. I don’t mean to suggest that doing so is easy or guaranteed because many people remain permanently and severely impacted through no fault of their own. But there are ways we can maximise our chances of overcoming loss, and this is the subject of this blog, How to overcome loss.