Grief Resources

Web Resources

Heal Grief

Modern Loss

How We Grieve

Actively Moving Forward  College students supporting one another grieving the illness or death of a loved one.

Griefshare.org A websire that provides listings of local grief support groups.

Dougy.org  The national center for grieving children and families.

Center for Loss and Life Transition Articles and book excerpts.

Holdthedoor.com  A detailed pdf workbook "Finding Your Way Through Loss and Sudden Adversity"

Association for Death Education and Counseling

Helpguide.org Help guide for coping for grief and loss.

Hampshire College's Grief Resources Bibliography

6 Tips for Dealing with Grief and Loss in Recovery

Helping Children to Cope with Grief

Emotional Healing After a Miscarriage

 

Books

Modern Loss  

Inspired by the website that the New York Times hailed as "redefining mourning," this book is a fresh and irreverent examination into navigating grief and resilience in the age of social media, offering comfort and community for coping with the mess of loss through candid original essays from a variety of voices, accompanied by gorgeous two-color illustrations and wry infographics.

Getting Grief Right: Finding Your Story of Love in the Sorrow of Loss

When the New York Times ran Patrick O'Malley's story about the loss of his infant son—and how his inability to "move on" challenged everything he was taught as a psychotherapist—it inspired an unprecedented flood of gratitude from readers.

"Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart" by Dr. Alan D Wolfelt, Ph.D

"Awakening From Grief" and "When Prayers Aren't Answered" by John Welshons

"Final Gifts" by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley

"Coping with Grief: A Guide for the Bereaved Survivor" by Bob Baugher 

"Here if you Need Me" by Kate Braestrup

"Lament for a Son" by Nicholas Wolterstorff 

"Mourning and Mitzvah" by Anne Brenner