Grief support

Groups and communities

• GriefShare

  GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

• Web Healing

  Web Healing offers grief discussion boards where you can talk with others who are grieving or browse recommended books on grief.

• What’s Your Grief

  Grief support for the rest of us

• After Talk

  Write. Share. Always there.

• Grief and Loss Center

  Rebuilding lives after loss

• Beyond Indigo

  Changing the way you feel about grief and loss

• Alliance of Hope

  For suicide loss survivors

• The Sisterhood of Widows

  We grieve and heal together

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 links 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

  This 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.

• 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.