Resources
Following are some books and websites you can consult to help you through the grieving process.
Books
Aleskire, Liz. 101 Ways You Can Help: How to Offer Comfort and Support to Those Who Are Grieving. Illinois: Sourcebooks, Inc., 2009.
Gilbert, Allison. Parentless Parents: How the Loss of Our Mothers and Fathers Impacts the Way We Raise Our Children. New York: Hyperion, 2011.
James, John W., and Russell Friedman. The Grief Recovery Handbook: Action Program for Moving Beyond Death. New York: HarperCollins, 2009.
Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth, and David Kessler. On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss. New York: Scribner, 2005.
Kurz, Gary. Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates: A Book of Hope for Those Who Have Lost a Pet. New York: Citadel Press Books, 2008.
Kushner, Harold S. When Bad Things Happen to Good People. New York: Random House, 1984.
Redfern, Suzanne, and Susan K. Gilbert. The Grieving Garden: Living With the Death of a Child. New York: Hampton Roads, 2008.
Rosof, Barbara D. The Worst Loss: How Families Heal from the Death of a Child. New York: Holt, 1994.
Telpner, Heidi, R.N. One Foot in Heaven. Iowa: Jupiter Gardens Press, 2010.
Van Praagh, James. Healing Grief: Reclaiming Life After Any Loss. New York: New American Library, 2001.
Winter, Aurora. From Heartbreak to Happiness. Free ebook and CD, www.aurora.com.
Wray, T. J. Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2003.
Websites
www.aamft.org (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) A national website for professionals and couples looking for marriage and family advice.
www.aarp.org/families/grief_loss (American Association of Retired Persons) Grief and loss articles, and support for seniors.
www.apa.org (American Psychological Association Help Center) Helpful resource on relationships and mental health.
www.aplb.org A website for pet loss.
www.cancer.net Cancer resources, including help for planning end-of-life care.
www.compassionatefriends.org A nonprofit, self-help support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families after a child dies.
www.counseling.org (American Counseling Association) A comprehensive website for professionals and people in need of a therapist.
www2.ed.gov/programs/dvppserv/index.html U.S. Department of Education’s Project SERV (Schools Emergency Response to Violence) helps schools recover from a violent or traumatic event. You can also reach them at 202-260-1856.
www.goodtherapy.org Assists people in finding a therapist.
www.grief.net A website for helping people move beyond loss.
www.griefhealing.com/comfort-grieving-animal-lovers.htm Assistance for people grieving the loss of a pet.
www.griefwork.org (The National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved) A faith-based bereavement ministry.
www.growingthroughgrief.com Helping people move through loss.
www.iamfc.org (International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, a division of the American Counseling Association) A website for help with divorce and marital problems.
www.lightning-strike.com Support with the loss of a pet.
www.livingwithloss.com Website for ordering Bereavement Magazine: Hope & Healing for the Body, Mind & Spirit.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/marriage-counseling/MY00839 Marriage advice from the Mayo Clinic.
www.memory-of.com A website for creating an online memorial.
www.myadultsiblinggrief.com Online community for people grieving the loss of an adult sibling.
www.nahc.org/haa (Hospice Association of America) For caring assistance with dying; comprehensive list of hospices provided.
www.nasponline.org (Association of School Psychologists) Finding counseling and psychiatric help for children.
www.ncfr.org (National Council on Family Relations) A website for professionals regarding family and marriage issues.
www.nfcacares.org/caregiving_resources/ (National Family Caregivers Association) Offers information and educational articles; also provides opportunities to connect with other caregivers.
www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm (National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) For information and support of end-of-life care.
www.nimh.nih.gov (National Institutes of Mental Health) Offers resources and links for mental illness, marital problems, and more.
www.opentohope.com Resource for helping people find hope after loss.
www.petloss.com Resource for those grieving the loss of their pet.
www.pomc.org (National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children) Information and support for families whose child was murdered.
www.psychcentral.com Information on various psychological conditions.
www.psychologytoday.com Offers a listing of therapists.
www.ptsdinfo.org Information on post-traumatic stress disorder.
www.recover-from-grief.com Help with creatively working through stages of grief.
www.sharegrief.com Volunteer grief counseling offered for those grieving the death of a loved one.
www.suicidology.org (American Association of Suicidology) Help with all issues of suicide, including those grieving the loss of a loved one due to suicide.
www.try-nova.org (National Organization for Victim Assistance) Assistance for victims of crisis and crime. You can also call 1-800-TRY-NOVA.