We have a lot of favorite grief and loss resources to support you in your journey. Here are some of our favorites.
Community Supporter Resources
Cornerstone of Hope provides individual grief counseling, art therapy and grief support groups available (ages 5 to adult) in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.
Word Spa - Our friend Kim Langley, M.Ed, uses poetry to navigate grief. Her website lists grief support articles and some of her favorite books.
Ohio Resources
Hospice of the Western Reserve - Hospice’s are consistently my go-to for outstanding grief resources. Ours right here in Northeast Ohio has terrific information to share.
National Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) AFSP offers resources to individuals who lost a loved one to suicide. The site includes a national database of survivor support groups.
Shared from Community Partner, the ADAMHS Board
Center for Grief Recovery and Therapeutic Services - Offers individual, couples and group therapy resources.
Center for Complicated Grief - Complicated grief is unique in its own - resources, webinars and podcasts.
Grief Coach - Our friend Emma Payne is a tech entrepreneur who supports those who faced loss through personalized text messages.
Grief.Com - David Kessler co-authored two books with the legendary, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, as well as adapted her well-respected stages of dying for those in grief. His website includes grief resources including more info on the 5 stages of grief, best/worst things to say, and information on grief support groups.
Mindfulness and Grief Institute - Heather Stang uses meditation to support those navigating grief and loss.
Option B is dedicated to helping you build resilience in the face of adversity—and giving you the tools to help your family, friends, and community build resilience. Read and share personal stories, join groups for solidarity and support, and find information from experts.
Open to Hope is an online community offering inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery.
What’s Your Grief? - Grief education, exploration, and expression at its very best.
For Families, Children and Teens
Joel’s Place for Children - Grief support groups for children.
National Alliance for Grieving Children
The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
Podcasts
What’s Your Grief by Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams
Good Grief by Blake Kasemeier
Grief Out Loud by The Dougy Center
Grief/Relief by Moe Provencher
Coming Back: Life After Loss by Shelby Forsythia
The Mindfulness & Grief Podcast by Heather Stang
Recommended Reading List
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler
It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine
Mindfulness and Grief: With Guided Meditation to Calm Your Mind and Restore Your Spirit by Heather Stang
On Grief and Grieving: Finding Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler
Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
Resilient Grieving: Finding Strength and Embracing Life After Loss that Changes Everything by Lucy Hone, PhD
Send My Roots Rain: A Companion on the Grief Journey by Kim Langley
That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief – Harvard Business Review
The Lord Is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the 23rd Psalm by Harold Kushner
There is No Good Card for This: What to Say and Do when Life is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love by Dr. Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell
Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing in Your Heart by Alan Wolfelt
For children and teens:
Life is Like the Wind, by Shona Innes, a picture book that is appropriate for a wide range of ages
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages, by Leo Buscaglia
Healing Your Grieving Heart Journal for Teens, by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.