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Bereavement and the Grieving ProcessBereavement, derived from the root "reave", meaning to rob or forcibly deprive, is a state an individual enters when they have been deprived or robbed of something of value. Grief is the bereaved person's internal emotional response to that loss. There is a process that the bereaved goes through to make sense of the loss and to begin to heal.
The Needs of Grieving Children
Learn about how children deal with grief. Find out what myths about children's grief could be keeping them from getting the support they need. Writing a Condolence Letter
A sympathy or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Find tips on writing your own condolence letter. Myths and Truths Regarding Grief and Mourning
There are several myths that circulate in our society about grief and mourning. My hope is that becoming aware of these myths and the truths behind them will prepare you to move through the grief process more smoothly. Grief and Mourning
Grief is a bereaved person’s internal emotional response to the loss event. Mourning is the outward expression of grief. There are four phases and four tasks a bereaved person must move through to heal. Grief Share
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Bereaved Parents of the USA
Bereaved Parents of the USA (BP/USA) is a national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially to the newly bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings of a child who has died. Good Grief Resources
The primary goal of Good Grief Resources is to connect the bereaved and their caregivers with as many bereavement support resources as possible in one, efficient and easy-to-use website directory. |
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