Living With Grief In A Culture That Doesn’t Like To Talk About It

We don’t do grief very well in this country. We don’t talk about, we get uncomfortable around it, and in some mind-twisting way, we hope grief will leave us alone if we pretend it doesn’t exist. But that’s not how grief works.

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The Making of Heaven: The Adventure Begins (video)

How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal   – An article by NPR| An excerpted audio version of this interview first appeared in a recent episode of NPR’s daily science podcast, Short Wave, hosted by Emily Kwong and produced by Berly McCoy.

I Want to Remember Everything: by MIKAELA SHIFFRIN   – An article by The Players Tribune – Signature |Olympian medalist and World Champion alpine skier, Mikaela Shiffrin shares her grief insights after losing her father suddenly in 2020. 

People struggle to understand grief, but it is a byproduct of love – An article by The Guardian | featuring US psychology professor Mary-Frances O’Connor who leads a grief, loss and social stress lab, investigating the effects of grief on the brain and the body.

How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving – Article from Mutual of Omaha | What to say to someone who is grieving ? The stories in this article offer guidance and insight from experts and individuals who have confronted these issues.

Sleep Troubles May Complicate the Grieving Process – Article from the University of Arizona | Those who have persistent sleep problems before the loss of a loved one may be at higher risk for developing what’s known as complicated grief, a new study finds.

Unending grief of COVID-19 deaths causing problems for some – Article from ABC News | Experts say it’s too early to say whether prolonged grieving, also known as complicated grief will be a major complication from the pandemic

‘Steamrolled Us In Every Direction’: The Year Grief Hit From All Sides – Article from National Public Radio|
Greif comes in many forms and is reflective of our times.

We Must Give Sorrow Words – Article from Amnesty International |
Recognition by President Biden that “grief must be witnessed” – in the words of bereavement expert David Kessler – is an important one.

Helping Someone Who’s Grieving – PDF From HelpGuide |
HelpGuide is an independently funded nonprofit organization

That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief – from Harvard Business Review | The Harvard Business Review is a general management magazine that Harvard Business Publishing issues

Myths and Facts about Grieving – PDF from Care Dimensions |
Care Dimensions works to expand access to hospice and palliative care in MA

COVID Grief Network | Specific content and care for young adults

What’s Your Grief? | Online grief community – a great all-around resource with articles, webinars, and e-courses about grief

Covid-19: New poll spotlights grief during pandemic – from Vatican News/Radio | The challenges of grieving during the pandemic and the role of faith in the process

Grief in Common | Online community designed to connect those who are grieving based on background and similar experiences

Modern Loss | Stories, articles, resources, & more – all taking a non-traditional look at grief

Grief Stories – From NAMI | Shared personal stories of grief

Just for Me, Healing Activities for Children and Teens – From Ryan’s Heart (PDF) | Ryan’s Heart—a non-profit organization for grieving families

Childhood Traumatic Grief Educational Materials for Parents Booklet (PDF) | Available from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

How to Deal With Grief Pamphlet – From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (PDF) | Help and resources for those who are grieving

Rick’s Place – Rick’s Place is named after Rick Thorpe – beloved husband, father, brother and son who lost his life in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 | Rick’s Place compassionately supports grieving children, teens and their families through facilitated peer activities, school-based programs and community outreach.
Rick’s Place Volunteer Appreciation Video 2020

5 Things About Grief No One Really Tells You | From Psych2Go

Real to Reel, Rick’s Place — March 4, 2023 | From Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts

Grief Counselling: 3 Techniques Therapists Can Use | From Uncommon Practitioners/Mark Tyrrell, psychotherapist trainer

We don’t “move on” from grief. We move forward with it | TED talk
Nora McInerny is an author, a podcast creator, a social entrepreneur

Things that can help us grieve | with Julia Samuel
Julia Samuel MBE, UKCP, BACP Acc. Psychotherapist

Grief, it’s Complicated…..10% of the Time | TED talk
Dr. Susan Delaney, a clinical psychologist and Bereavement Services Manager with the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF)

Living with Grief in Uncertain Times: Help and Support for Families – Five Part Series from the Willow House.
Willow House provides supportive services for children, teens, families, schools and communities who are coping with grief.
Episode 1: Understanding Grief and Loss: How Grief Impacts Families
Episode 2: Navigating Grief During COVID-19: How to Help Yourself
Episode 3: Navigating Grief During COVID-19: How to Help Your Children
Episode 4: Coping as a Family During COVID-19 and Beyond
Episode 5: Grief, Change and Growth

Books and Movies

HEAVEN: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS – Book, Movie and Ministry
Written and Produced by local author , Alan Duprey
Movie trailer, clips, and behind the scenes video

Compassion Books

The 16 Best Books About Dealing With Grief, According to Psychologists – from the Strategist
Online shopping guide from New York Magazine

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