Grief Resources

Fresh Grief? 5 Things I Want You to Know After a Recent Loss

Have you recently lost a loved one? Here are 5 things I want you to know, from grief’s “timeline” to getting support. (Can you say OPP?)

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When Disaster Strikes

Did you feel blindsided, derailed or knocked off course after the death of a loved one? Certified grief coach Charlene Lam shares an analogy that can be helpful for getting a grasp on the effects of a massive loss.

Grief and the Holidays

The holidays can be a hard time for many of us, whether we’re actively grieving a recent loss or just missing a loved one. In recent years, it’s even more of a challenge. Here’s my three-question approach to make grief and the holidays just a bit less hard, so you can be present and show up the way you want for the holidays.

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Grief and the New Year: “I don’t want to move forward without them.”

There’s often a feeling of pain associated with the passage of time and the idea of leaving the loved ones we lost behind. In this video, I share The Dash Between, a concept that helps me cope with this painful feeling and notion of having to “move on” or leave our loved ones behind as we move forward with our own lives.

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Curating Grief

In my signature talk, I share how to choose what to keep after a loved one dies.

Father’s Day Grief

Father’s Day can be bittersweet. After the loss of your dad or father figure, here are some ways to cope or even celebrate.

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Mother’s Day Grief after Parental Loss

Whether your mom has died or you’re dealing with loss related to dementia or estrangement, Mother’s Day can bring up a lot of mixed feelings. Here are some resources from grief coach Charlene Lam and her colleagues.

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)When you want to read or hear other people’s experiences with loss:

Modern Loss – Essays from real people on a range of loss
https://modernloss.com

Podcast: The Grief Gang – UK-based podcast normalizing conversations about grief
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-grief-gang/id1489821860

When you want to share and connect with other grievers:

The Grief Gallery’s monthly gathering – My monthly grief gathering for creative inspiration and community connection — feel free to bring an object that belonged to, or reminds you of, a loved one
https://bit.ly/monthly.grief-gathering

Let’s Reimagine – Robust schedule of events exploring post-traumatic loss
https://letsreimagine.org/experiences/schedule

Motherless Daughters Community Calls – Weekly meetings founded by Hope Edelman, author of “Motherless Daughters”
https://motherlessdaughters.com/community-calls

When you want to learn more about grief and grief theory:

What’s Your Grief? Podcast, articles and training
https://whatsyourgrief.com

For thought-provoking conversations about death and dying:

Good Grief Festival – Live events as well as replays of 100+ conversations about grief (including the Continuing Bonds panel I was on!) during festival organized by the University of Bristol
https://goodgrieffest.com

Death Cafe – Conversations about death and dying led by everyday people
https://deathcafe.com

Practical assistance and apps:

Lantern – End-of-Life resources and connections to services (mostly US-based)
http://lantern.co

Empathy – Loss companion app (US-based)
https://www.empathy.com

Cake – End-of-Life Planning app and articles (mostly US-based)
https://www.joincake.com

AfterLight (formerly Black Dress Consulting – Concierge service for legacy planning and after loss assistance
https://myafterlight.com

Untangle Grief – App with emotional and practical support (UK-based) 
https://untanglegrief.com

Grief Works – App by UK grief expert Julia Samuels with a course, tools and journaling features
https://griefworkscourse.com

If you lost your parents at a young age:

The book “The Rules of Inheritance” – Therapist Claire Bidwell-Smith lost both parents by the time she was twenty-five years old, and her first book is called “The Rules of Inheritance.” She also hosts the podcast A New Day.

The Dead Parent Club – This UK-based podcast has many guests who lost a parent at a young age.

More Grief Podcasts:

Grief is My Side Hustle – with trauma therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-is-my-side-hustle/id1568936089

The Widowed Parent Podcast – your guide to “only-parenting“ after the loss of a spouse by Jenny Lisk. who lost her husband to brain cancer when their kids were 9 & 11
https://jennylisk.com/podcast-main

The Widowed Mom Podcast – By grief coach Krista St-Germain, whose husband was killed by a drunk driver
https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast/

Grief Out Loud – Hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by Dougy Center, the Grief Out Loud podcast brings you a mix of personal stories; tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself; and interviews with professionals
https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts