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February 16, 2022Grief Support
The following are some tools available to assist you in your healing journey. Contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring
group of people who will walk
alongside you through one of life’s
most difficult experiences.
Web Healing offers grief
discussion boards where you can
talk with others who are grieving
or browse recommended books
on grief.
With AARP you’ll find articles,
discussions, and helpful
information on dealing with end-
of-life care, the challenges faced
by caregivers, and how to deal
with grief after a loss.
Whether your family has had a child die (at
any age, from any cause,) or you are helping
those who have gone through this life-
altering experience, The Compassionate
Friend exists to provide friendship,
understanding, and hope to those going
through the grieving process as a parent.
Children & Grief
When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know how to help kids cope with the loss, particularly as you work through your own grief. By being open and honest, encouraging communication, and sharing your own feelings, you and your children can cope with painful times and begin your healing journey together.
The following links provide more detailed information on topics related to helping children and teens cope with loss.
Sesame Street in Communities
explores children's understanding
of death and offers information
about communicating, ideas for
coping together, and ways to
move forward with your children
after a loss.
The Barr-Harris Children’s Grief
Center recommends a list of
children's books. the easy-to
-read stories can open up a
meaningful discussion between
you and your child and help
children make sense of the
feelings they're experiencing.
Judith Acosta wrote an article for The Huffington
Post containing advice and guidance from her book
Verbal First Aid. It counsels parents on ways to help
kids heal from fear and pain in various situations,
including a loved one's death.
