Books
- It’s OK That You’re Not OK (Megan Devine, RefugeInGrief.com): a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves—and each other—better.
- Bearing the Unbearable (Joanne Cacciatore): Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief
- Your Grief, Your Way (Shelby Forsythia, ShelbyForsythia.com): Daily messages about grief with practical tips. “Bite-sized nuggets since grief reduces the ability to concentrate.”
- How to go on Living when someone you love dies (Therese A. Rando, ThereseRando.com): chosen ‘all-time “Best book about dealing with grief after a death” by New York Magazine
- I wasn’t ready to say goodbye: surviving, coping and healing after the sudden death of a loved one (Brook Noel and Pamela Blair): best-selling classic on sudden death.
- The other side of sadness: what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss (George A. Bonanno) scientific analysis of cases revealing the resilience of the bereaved and normalizing the persistence of emotional ties.
Websites
- Grief.com: serves Family, Friends and Professionals with Videos, Books, Workshops & Speaking Engagements
- Center for Loss: Grief information pages from grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt
- The Compassionate Friends: support for families after a child dies and listing of local chapters
- What’s Your Grief?: Library of resources, online courses, blog posts
- Open to Hope: articles, blogs, podcasts, TV show from Dr.Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley
- Speaking Grief: television documentary and media-rich website designed to start a national conversation about grief
- Full Circle: comprehensive resource center for children, adults and families; blogs and list of podcasts
- AARP Grief and Loss Resources Grief resources for seniors from AARP
Support Groups
- GriefShare: grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. (includes some aspects of religion, but is open to all)
- Griefnet.org: online support groups for adults and children
- Elunanetwork.org/national-bereavement-resource-guide/resources/ Listing of support groups by state, but may not include all resources in your state
- The Compassionate Friends: support for families after a child dies and listing of local chapters
…Many More Great Resources Exist…
- Search for the right resources for you and reach out to others in support groups to see what was helpful for them. New groups, sites, and books are always being created.
- Contact local hospice, funeral homes or faith communities for suggestions
- Check out our Grief Packets page for other helpful resources