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Grief Support Resources

Find helpful resources, guidance, and information to support you as you navigate grief and loss.

Adults

Coping with Loss When a Loved One Dies (BTBH): English • Spanish
Books for Grieving Adults (BTBH)
Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays (BTBH)
Online Grief Support (Good Grief)
Widow support Soaring Spirits International
Using Art as a Coping Tool in Grief (BTBH)

Videos of Children’s Grief Books Being Read Aloud

NEW! The Rabbit Listened (written by Cori Doerrfeld) BTBH Community Grief Counselor, Kelly Brown, reads.
NEW! The Memory Box (written by Joanna Rowland) BTBH Community Grief Counselor, Kelly Brown, reads.
The Goodbye Book (written by Todd Parr) BTBH Community Grief Counselor, Kelly Brown, reads.
The Invisible String (written by Patrice Karst) BTBH Community Grief Counselor, Kelly Brown, reads.

Children & Teens

Helping Children Cope with Loss (BTBH booklet)
Teen Grief Book (BTBH) This innovative workbook was written with the help of grieving teenagers and includes the activities they found most useful in coping with the loss of a loved one. To order a print copy, send us a message using our Contact Us Form and be sure to select “Order Teen Grief Book” from the drop-down menu titled “General Information.”
Books for Grieving Children & Teens
Supporting Grieving Children During the Holidays (BTBH)
Art With Heart (Eluna Network)
10 Tips for Talking to Kids About Death (What’s Your Grief)
The Dougy Center (website) A national center for grieving children and families
Your Friend is Grieving: Tips for Supporting Them (booklet – The Dougy Center)
Children, Teens & Suicide Loss (e-book – The Dougy Center)
National Alliance for Grieving Children
Sesame Street: Helping Kids Grieve (Sesame Street)

Self-Care While Grieving

Caring for Yourself (BTBH)
Link to Videos for Self-compassion (Dr. Kristen Neff)
Body Scan Meditation (Greater Good in Action)
Griever’s Steps for Self-care Through Covid-19 (Soaring Spirits)

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Latest Resources

Explore the latest resources, insights, and guidance from Mission Hospice to support you and those you care for.

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