Grief Support

In addition to the bereavement services for the families we serve,  we have provided some helpful grief support links below: 

Crisis, Grief and Healing 

Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.

Willowgreen   

Willowgreen offers support and information for those dealing with life transition & aging, illness & caregiving, loss & grief, and hope & spirituality.  The site offers advice, products, and inspirational materials.

Grief and Loss   

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization   

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.

Griefshare   

Led by grief counselor and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt, this is an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them.

Center for Loss & Life Transition   

Led by grief counselor and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt, this is an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them.

When Families Grieve 

This guide was created by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street. It explores how children understand death and offers information about communicating and coping together.

Helpful Children's Books   

This list is from the Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center and it recommends children’s books that deal with death and grief.

More Advice   

This is an article by Judith Acosta, author of Verbal First Aid. She counsels parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain.

Books are an excellent and safe way for one to explore their feelings and learn about different ways of healing. The link below is to the Center for Loss Bookstore, which has compassionate books and resources for those who are grieving, including children, teens, and caregivers.