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?
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.
Service of Remembrance
December 9 2:30pm
St Anne’s Episcopal Church,
2035 Charlton Road, St Paul
This will be a simple afternoon gathering of live music, poetry, reading of names, and an opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of your loved one. It will last about 50 minutes, and be followed by a light reception. Children are welcome. Bring as many people as you wish. There is no need to RSVP.
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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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Legacy Project Ideas
So many ideas for storytelling and remembrance, here are some especially good ones.
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Podcasts
Podcasts can inform, make you laugh, make you cry, maybe even in the same episode.
Support Groups
Grief Groups, Grief Counseling, Children’s Grief Summer Camps
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Host: Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN Tuesdays Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM Sept 10-Oct 15th More information here.
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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.