Grief & loss resources
Handouts
The Mourners Code
Expectations You Can Have In Your Grief
The Myths of Dealing With Loss
Common Reactions to Loss
The Myth of the Stages of Dying, Death and Grief
Audio Teachings
Tara Brach
Clinical Psychologist and Medidation Teacher
Explore the teachings of Tara Brach, a renowned clinical psychologist and meditation teacher. Her lectures and guided meditations offer valuable insights into healing from grief, embracing mindfulness, and finding solace in the present moment.
Lectures
We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it
Nora McInerny, TED TALKS
In this powerful TED TALK, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to grief is both heartbreaking and hilarious, offering a liberating perspective on an inevitable aspect of the human experience. Nora encourages us to shift how we approach grief, emphasizing that moving forward doesn’t mean moving on. A must-watch for those seeking insights into navigating the complex journey of grief.
Books
Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
Author : Francis Weller
This profound book by Francis Weller explores the sacred nature of grief and provides rituals for renewal. It offers insights into the transformative power of embracing sorrow and navigating the depths of loss.
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages
Author: Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D.
This beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Leo Buscaglia has helped children and adults come to grips with life and death- a warm, wonderfully wise, and strikingly simple story about a leaf named Frededie.