Results:

Grief is a complex process that has natural and constructed components. Sometimes, bereaved people validate the continuing bonds with the deceased person through the organization of self-narratives. The management of this phenomenon is interdisciplinary, where Mental Health Nursing stands out, guided by the Tidal Model, which is based on personal history for the reconstruction of meanings after the death of a loved one, favoring their adaptation through care.

Conclusions:

The approach to the continuing bonds from the Tidal Model favors adaptation to grief centered on the person and their history by strengthening the reconstruction of meanings that improve quality of life through care focused on the needs of the current experience.