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.
Please contact us for personalized and local grief support help in your area.
General Grief Resources
Cindy Cook
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist ®
cindy@emergencegriefandloss.com
(360) 609-7539
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Growth House
Discusses hospice care, dying with dignity, terminal illness, grief and bereavement.
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Grief Resources for Parents
National SIDS and Infant Death Program Support Center
provides research, education, and support for families dealing with SIDS.
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Bereaved Parents USA
a nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents and their families.
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SHARE Pregnancy & and Infant Loss Support
provides support to those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death.
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Grief Resources For Children
The Dougy Center
the first center in the United States to provide peer support groups for grieving children. They provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.
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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.
When Families Grieve™
This guide was created by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street. It 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.
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Helpful Children's Books
This list from Allina Health recommends children’s books that deal with death and grief. There are suggestions for children of all ages, from preschool to age 12. They also have books for different types of losses, such as the loss of a parent, sibling, grandparent, friend, or pet. With these books, you can start a meaningful conversation with your child and help them understand their feelings
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More Advice
Here you'll find a Huffington Post article by Judith Acosta containing advice and guidance from her book Verbal First Aid, which counsels parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain in a variety of situations, including the death of a loved one. If you find the advice in the article helpful, you may want to read her book for even more insight.
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