You are not alone.
Beyond Hospice is here to help. Welcome to our Grief Resources
It’s easy to be overwhelmed.
We have curated some of the best grief support resources out there, so you don’t have to. You’ve got enough going on.
First of all, take a breath. There’s lots of help to be found, when you want it. All the feelings are ok. Here are some thoughts for you as you begin.
Are you new to grief?
Aw, have you seen this yet? So sweet. So wise. Leave it to Elmo to teach us how to talk to someone who is missing their loved one.
Our review: If we were running out the door and could only grab one thing to hand someone going through a loss, or trying to help someone who was, this would be it. Easily digestible bits for a grief-fogged brain, sound theory, beautiful to look at, research-based, non-linear, reads like you are talking with friends. Their website is excellent too, with so many searchable articles on everything you might be wondering. Plus they do classes, have a hub for friendship and support, and place for group projects where you can collaborate with other grievers.
Oh we love this book: What’s Your Grief?: Lists to Help You Through Any Loss by Eleanor Haley MS and Litsa Williams, MS, LCSW-C. 2022
Our review: Easy on the grief-swollen eyes, at times laugh out loud funny, this is a hands-on workbook (even has stickers in the back!). It’s got especially good journal prompts and space to write and draw, but also practical advice like how to respond to people who say clumsy things, how to re-enter the workplace, and tons of ideas with practical things like what to do with your loved one’s ratty old concert T shirts. It’s got the latest grief theory behind it, and backed by a deep and wide grief community on the related website . Really good stuff. Note: The workbook has a swear word or two in it, so know that.
This is great: The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Resilience by Rebecca Soffer. 2022
Also fabulous: Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss by Clair Bidwell Smith, LCPC. 2024
Our review: What we like about this are the short chapters, written in a gentle conversational style but still has all the research based, all-you-need-to-know and all-the-grace-and-space you need. There are questions for reflection at the end of each chapter.
Our review: Ok, confession. This reviewer has listened to the whole thing - both seasons - more than once. Ok, parts more than twice. Ok, the Colbert episode many more than that. It’s just so so good. This is definitely the resource most recommended on our bereavement calls, and (along with the What’s Your Grief book), the one we hear back from people about as the most moving, the most helpful thing we’ve recommended.
All There Is with Anderson Cooper is a 2 season podcast about the people we lose, the people left behind, and how we can live on.
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The Very Best Websites on Grief
Cream of the Crop.
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Books
Some of the best books on grief are collected here, new releases added all the time.
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Planning
Funeral homes, financial matters, memorial service options, it’s a lot to think about. We can help.
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For Children
Resources specifically for children and teens.
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Grief is a Whole Body Experience
Learn more about how grief affects your brain, your body, and how to improve sleep.
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Podcasts
Podcasts can inform, make you laugh, make you cry, maybe even in the same episode.
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Legacy Project Ideas
So many ideas for storytelling and remembrance, here are some especially good ones.
Support Groups
Grief Groups, Grief Counseling, Children’s Grief Summer Camps
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Growing Through Loss is a six week grief support series. Shepherd of the Valley church in Afton. Thursdays March 6 - April 10. 6 - 8:30. more info here.
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Growing Through Loss is 5 stand alone gatherings on Tuesday evenings with a speaker and time for small group support during each session.
Tuesdays 7-8:45pm
St Pascal Baylon, 1757 Conway St, St Paul MN 55106
April 22 - May 20, 2025
GrowingThroughLossEastMetro.com
gtleastmetro@gmail.com
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A 7 session series mid-day in May at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Arden Hills. Monday and Thursday afternoons, 1 hour presentation and facilitated discussion. More information soon, check back.
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Brighter Days Family Grief Center is the only nonprofit Family Grief Center in MN providing free resources and services to children, young adults, and adults who are grieving the terminal diagnosis or death of a beloved family member. Look at their calendar for the latest listing of support groups.
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The Center for Grief & Loss offers specialized therapy for complicated grief, trauma, and life transitions. All of our staff are clinically trained mental health therapists, which allows us to competently work with a variety of concerns for which individuals and families seek mental health care.
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A men's grief support group to navigate the grieving process together. Grief is a deeply personal experience that deserves understanding and community. Offered by the Bardo, click here for information.
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These are well received by those who are comfortable in a Christian setting. Click here.
Want a beautiful place to go, to be cared for? Maybe some yoga, qi gong, or a pastoral counseling session? A grief circle, or mandala making, or a guided walk with sheep? Consider a Cocoon membership at the Bardo, a respite program for those facing grief and loss. More information here.