Grief & Healing
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.
365 Days of Healing
With our daily emails of comfort and hope, you will feel supported knowing we’re here to walk with you through your journey of grief.
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Just One of Many
Here’s one example of our 365 Days of Healing emails, designed to offer advice, tell stories, and otherwise help you heal.
Grief & Healing Websites
Grief Resources
AARP Grief & Loss
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.
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National Funeral Directors Association
Information and support about understanding grief and loss.
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Growth House
discusses hospice care, dying with dignity, terminal illness, grief and bereavement.
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WidowNet
an information and support resource for, and by, widows and widowers.
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Grief Resources For Parents
National SIDS and Infant Death Program Support Center
provides research, education, and support for families dealing with SIDS.
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Bereaved Parents USA
a nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents and their families.
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Healing Hearts for Bereaved Parents
offers understanding, suggestions for coping, support, friendship, and hope to all parents who are struggling with grief.
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The Compassionate Friends
supports families who have experienced the death of a child.
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SHARE Pregnancy & and Infant Loss Support
provides support to those mourning the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death.
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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
Sesame Street® in Communities has a ton of great resources for helping the whole family heal and cope with a loss. Visit their site to discover printables, videos, activities, and more to help children work through their feelings of grief in ways that make sense to them.
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Helpful Children's Books
This list from Allina Health recommends books that deal with death and grief. They are organized by age so that you can have a meaningful discussion with your child no matter where they are developmentally. Check them out to help your children make sense of their feelings and understand what they’re experiencing.
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More Advice
Here you'll find a Huffington Post article by Judith Acosta containing advice and guidance from her book Verbal First Aid, which counsels parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain in a variety of situations, including the death of a loved one. If you find the advice in the article helpful, you may want to read her book for even more insight.
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