This free, downloadable preview of our grief journal is just what you need to get started on a healing journal practice. Why not start today? "Give sorrow words: The grief that does not speak knits up the overwrought heart and bids it break." - William Shakespeare,...
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31 Days of Tips and Quotes for Coping with Grief During the Holiday Check out these 31 quotes and tips for December or any other month where daily affirmations and actions may be needed. We know certain months, like December, can be an especially challenging month if...
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This short article outlines age appropriate grief and ways to talk about and support children in grief and includes links to additional resources. Supporting children who are grieving can be challenging, and it is important to know that how children understand and respond to loss is...
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Anticipating a tough holiday without your loved one? Check out this quick guide to help you think through and make a plan that will help. Making a holiday plan can help you prepare for the holidays after the loss of a loved one. Use the steps...
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This infographic walks you through 5 steps that will help you prepare your colleagues to support you during an anticipatory loss of a loved one. Here are the steps to check off: Prepare your colleagues Create a plan B Ask for a second set of eyes ...
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Looking for a card to send someone in grief? You can print and send this card - choose to either color it yourself or send it along with colored pencils. Print this PDF on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper, color, and fold in half...
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The four tasks of mourning are key aspects of finding healing. These tasks are featured in our Understanding Grief workshop and based on the work of Dr. J.W. Worden. Task #1: Accept the reality of the loss After a loved one dies, grieving individuals will often experience...
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We summarize the 7 factors that can lead to a complicated grief journey. These factors are integrated into our workshops and based on the work of Dr. J.W. Worden. Factor 1: The relationship with the deceased Closer kinship relationships will probably produce more intense grief The...
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Anniversaries are hard, especially the first one, here are some ways to to help you prepare and find healing around the first anniversary of the death of your loved one. It is common for grievers to experience emotional upheaval for a few weeks before and after...
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This list of 30 ideas, originally from What’s Your Grief, will help you find ways to honor and remember your loved one at one of the most challenging times. 30 Ideas for the First Anniversary Take flowers to the grave site, memorial site, or other place...
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