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Grief 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.
Grief is personal, and healing takes time. It takes strength to seek support.
Support groups and organizations
- GriefShare
- GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
- The Compassionate Friends
- 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 Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the grieving process as a parent.
- AARP
- 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.
Kathy Priesman heads up our Aftercare Program. Call any chapel if you would like to talk.
Guidance and support in times of grief
Our Grief & Guidance series provides practical insights and comfort to help you move forward with peace. Fill out the form below to receive our Grief & Guidance email series.
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 provide more detailed information on topics related to helping children and teens cope with loss.
- Helping kids grieve
- 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.
- Helpful children’s books
- A list from Allina Health recommends children’s books that deal with different types of death and grief. With these books, you can start a meaningful conversation with your child and help them understand their feelings. Ask us and we will share it with you.
- More advice
- 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.