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Courses, Classes, Coaching, Workbooks & Guides
Ambiguous Loss & How to Help Children Cope with Uncertainty Monday, February 7th, 2022 from 6:30 pm- 8:00 PM EST
Ambiguous Loss & How to Help Children Cope with Uncertainty with Beth Tyson - Webinar Replay
Do you know or work with children who:
 - Are in foster care or being raised by grandparents?
- Are separated from their parents for long periods of time?
- Have parents with substance abuse? 
- Were unable to attend a funeral or grieving ritual for a loved one?
- Have a caregiver or loved one who is missing?
 
These are just a few common examples of ambiguous loss, which is defined as a loss with unclear boundaries. This lack of closure and rituals around the complicated experience of ambiguous loss can exacerbate behavioral health challenges for children. Please join this webinar to learn how ambiguous loss impacts children and what adults can do to help them manage their constant questioning and uncertainty. It is hosted by Deborah Willett and ​the Coatesville Center for Community Health. The webinar will include a mental health presentation with psychotherapist, author, and childhood trauma consultant, Beth Tyson.
Watch the replay at: https://www.bethtyson.com/post/helping-children-cope-with-ambiguous-loss-and-ongoing-uncertainty
​Art After Loss Online Course
Art After Loss will take you on a journey using Art to process grief.  In this class. You'll learn how to use art as a way to express your pain and grief
and to overcome fears. You don't have to be a talented artist to join Art After Loss, all  you need is the willingness to experiment and release your
inner artist. Creating art will give you a chance to slow down and explore all the  emotions that come with grief. The focus of this class will be on the
process of creating with 5 different mediums, rather than the final  product itself.

https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Art-After-Loss-Using-Art-to-Journey-Through-Grief/643689017
https://heidicogdill.com/
Art of Brokenness: Art Healing Program For Grief
Art of Brokenness is an art healing program for Christian moms overcoming grief after loss of a child.
https://www.facebook.com/moniquesarkessian

https://www.artofbrokenness.com/
​Art Your Grief with Emily Dilbeck
Grief takes many forms—loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, a diagnosis, a dream, a home. Whatever your loss may be, Art Your Grief offers a
safe and welcoming space for you to explore and express it creatively. No art experience is required. All grievers are welcome. Led by artist and grief
companion Emily Dilbeck, Art Your Grief invites you to show up just as you are. Using simple materials like watercolor, colored pencils, and collage, Emily
guides you through thoughtful prompts that help you connect with your grief through color, texture, and movement. The focus isn’t on creating beautiful
artwork—it’s on giving yourself space to feel, express, and process what’s inside. Art can be a powerful tool for healing. In these sessions, you’ll discover
what can happen when you pause and make space to sit with your grief—however messy or painful it may be.
​To learn more, visit www.emilydilbeck.com/art-your-grief or follow @artyourgrief on Instagram.
Have questions? Feel free to message Emily directly on Instagram.

Asking For Help When You Are Grieving FREE Webinar Presented By TAPS
Asking For Help When You Are Grieving FREE Webinar Presented By TAPS
​Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) understands and is here to walk beside you along
your grief journey.
 
If you need a compassionate, resourceful listener, TAPS will be there for you. Call
their 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline at 800-959-TAPS (8277). 
Day or night, a member of their team will answer and be ready to connect with you. Join TAPS.org for their FREE webinar, "Asking For Help
When You Are Grieving,"
There are many reasons it can be difficult to ask for help when we need it, and grief
can make it more challenging. There could be fear that we are bothering someone with our problems. 
Maybe grief has taken too much energy and we can't figure out what we need or how to reach out. If a prior request for help or support was met with unhelpful or hurtful responses, we may hesitate to ask again. 
Join Dr. Ken Doka for this webinar as he explores these realities and offers useful exercises and ideas to
both ask for and offer support when someone is grieving.

Contact the TAPS Institute via email at Institute@taps.org or call 1-800-959-8277 with questions.
Watch the replay at: https://www.taps.org/video/2021/asking-for-help
The Bereavement After Suicide Introductory (B.A.S.I.C.) Self-Paced Course from Journey Thru Grief
Journey Thru Grief has a self-paced, evidence-based course designed to support individuals grieving
the loss of a loved one to suicide. Created by Tracy A Oeser, MSPsy as a companion to the book
The New World of Suicide Loss, this course offers a simple, accessible entrypoint for those navigating
complex emotions during a time often marked by brain fog and sorrow.

The course includes three core modules--Fear, Foundation and Faith, and the Future—as well as
a video and accompanying worksheets to guide the learning process. It’s intentionally designed to
be both gentle and informative, making it a helpful starting place for anyone in early grief. 
Priced affordably at just $17, the course aims to reduce financial barriers without sacrificing quality.
While its content could easily be valued at over $200, the creators have chosen to make it widely accessible
to reach more people in need. This introductory course serves as a first step toward ongoing healing and is
intended to open the door to additional support through Journey Thru Grief’s programs and services.
Learn more at: https://journeythrugrief.com
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Calm Waters Center for Grieving Children and Families
Calm Waters offers a variety of FREE virtual workshops, including: 
- Summer Grief Workshop: Creating New Traditions
- Couples and Cabin Fever: A Workshop On Marriage and Relationships During a Pandemic
- Coping With Grief Through The Holidays
- Fighting Family Burnout During a Pandemic
- Helping Clients Through Grief and Loss: A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals
- Grief & Loss During Covid-19
Register for upcoming workshops and/or watch recorded ones here: https://www.calmwaters.org/grief-workshop/

Claire M. Schwartz & You Can Heal Your Grief
Claire M. Schwartz - Holistic Healer and Renowned Coach – has been transforming her clients' lives for over 15 years. With her psych background and
certifications in Reiki, Trauma Coaching and Spiritual Counseling, Claire has a deep commitment to her client’s transformation. 
She is particularly
passionate about DeMystifying & DeStigmatizing Grief & Trauma Healing, so that folks can get to their best healing as soon as possible. Ask about 
Fearless Grieving to Fearless Living, her fully online, 6-month Program – intensive support and tools for deeper, more personal healing. You are never alone.

https://www.miriamswellhealing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/claire.m.schwartz.5
https://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/
Instagram: @fearlessgrieving
"Coloring Through Grief" (Free Coloring eBook PDF Download)
https://www.artisurn.com/pages/coloring-through-grief-free-coloring-ebook
A Companion in Sorrow: Grief Relief Gifts
Author, speaker, artist, and prayer warrior, Danita Jenea, offers some beautiful grief relief free gifts on her website including:
- The Grief Relief Guide
- Downloadable Audios of Calming Prayers for Troubled Times
- How to Help Your Grieving Friend
- Gift-Giving Guide: Comfort for the Brokenhearted
​Get your FREE gifts at: https://danitajenae.com/


Check out her book, "When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After You Lose Someone You Love."
Conscious Grief Series 2 - Interview with My Grief Connection Founder, Sara Cobb
Sara Cobb, shares about her experiences of sibling loss, losing loved ones to murder-suicide,
why she founded My Grief Connection, and some of her ideas about what it means to grieve consciously in this replay of her interview in the Conscious Grief Series 2 with host Tara Nash.

Please share with anyone you know that may benefit!
https://youtu.be/VbiSebIR3PI

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What's Your Grief? Coping With Grief From Home: 10-Day Challenge Online Course
Coping with Grief From Home: 10-Day Challenge Online Course
What's Your Grief?  offers a FREE 10-day course with exercises for coping with grief from home (which can be done over
​10 days or you can spread it out to works for you - instead of one lesson a day, you might opt for 1 per week.) 
https://school.whatsyourgrief.com/p/10-day-coping-with-grief-from-home-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3Or_ufdr62OcMESz577EzGEuoLs6LqfPwa7zdToQhVd_t7btakXqatYhg
Coping with the Holidays When You're Childless Not by Choice 
The holidays can be an especially painful time for those who are childless not by choice. While the world celebrates with family photos, kid-centered traditions, and joyful gatherings, many find themselves feeling unseen, misunderstood, or alone. The guided workbook Coping with the Holidays When You're Childless Not by Choice by Carrie Brauninger, LCSW offers a compassionate space for anyone navigating the holidays without children—not by choice, but by circumstance, infertility, or loss. It reminds readers: You are not alone. Your grief is valid. Your story matters.
Inside the Workbook:
- Reflective journaling prompts to explore emotions and set intentions
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Coping strategies for social events, family dynamics, and holiday triggers
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Tools for creating your version of the season—on your terms
- Practical guidance for handling invitations, conversations, and boundary-setting
- Encouragement to reclaim joy, stillness, and meaning without pressure or shame
This resource offers warmth, validation, and emotional support—all designed to help readers move
through the holidays with more clarity, compassion, and care.

Learn more at www.SonderSisterhood.com or find it now on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4pX4Y03
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Coping with Pandemic Grief: A Guide to Feeling, Dealing & Healing in 2021
Licensed Therapist, Tiffany Roe, MA, CMHC  has created created the Mini Course, "Coping with Pandemic Grief: A Guide to Feeling, Dealing
& Healing in 2021
," and has generously made it available to all for FREE! 
It includes a short video lecture where she breaks down the three new types of mental
health issues we are dealing with, what symptoms look like, and how you can Feel Deal Heal™ through this. Tiffany Roe, teaches you skills to cope through
the anxiety, grief & burnout that we are collectively experiencing. You'll also get access to a FREE downloadable mini workbook which covers her suggestions
of 5 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Grief, including activities & printable permission slips to help you as you move though your emotions. Pandemic Grief is no joke.
It's real and widespread, even if you haven't lost someone. The world as we knew it before is lost and our social support systems aren't what they once were.
We are all going to need tools to navigate 2021 and life beyond that. Please share with anyone you know who might benefit from the course.
For FREE access to the Mini Course, visit: 
https://tiffanyroe.com/collections/courses/products/coping-with-pandemic-grief-course
​Creative Ways to Find Your Grief Support Community
Replay from the 2022 Global Grief Conference with My Grief Connection Founder, Sara J. Cobb.

https://youtu.be/qEGWH2ypdG8 
Memorial Pencil Portrait
This ​teaches how to transform a photograph of a loved one into a keepsake pencil portrait. Step-by-step instructions and the use of TRACING
​(yes, tracing!) ensure that even beginner artists can achieve a high level of likeness - that means you'll end up with a portrait you can be so very proud of! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE5UV-1SzC0
Healthy Remembrance Memorial Ornament Grief Art Workshop
The holidays are upon us and it is extra important to take intentional time 
to care for yourself and to remember and honor the love ones you've lost. 
Grief always seems to tougher around the holidays, but the chaos and isolation of 2020 is unlike anything we've ever faced. That's why Danica Thurber
at Project Grief put together this Healthy Remembrance Memorial Ornament grief art workshop. In this workshop you'll learn how to make a beautiful ornament that contains hand-written memories.  The trouble is that the holidays are here, but our lost loved ones not. It can be tempting to either
push thoughts of a lost loved one away OR sink into the depths of despair.
That’s why doing something productive - making something with your hands! - can be so helpful. This ornament is made out of a toilet paper roll. 
Before making the snowflake, you’ll have time to reflect ​ and write a memory or a letter to your lost loved one. Watch it and participate for FREE. 
Here is the link:  https://youtu.be/Wzg8oEJQIkQ
Danica the Artist 
Local Boise, Idaho artist and creative life coach, Danica Thurber will teach you how to use art to transform your loss into something beautiful. 
​No previous art experience required. 

https://www.danicatheartist.com/coaching

Visit Danica's YouTube Channel for more therapeutic art and grief art activity videos at https://www.youtube.com/@danicatheartist

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Creative Self-Care Checklist
Self-Care is difficult when you’re down. There are so many creative, healthy ways to get your mood back up! What if you had a list of go-to ideas for when you need it most? Post this checklist in a prominent place - no excuses!
It's time for some creative self-care.
https://artisanal-builder-3374.ck.page/c4586c1890

Virtual Memorial: Free Planning Guide
Host a creative and completely virtual memorial service to honor a recently passed loved one. This free how-to guide includes:
1.) Tech ideas & solutions
2.) Ideas for getting the whole family involved
3.) FREE sample memorial service to tailor to your family's needs
https://artisanal-builder-3374.ck.page/739214bf69

Permission (to Grieve) Slip
Permission to grieve… comes from you alone. Write your own "grief permission slip" with this FREE printable template & writing prompt.
https://artisanal-builder-3374.ck.page/90fc8391fb

Grief PSA’s (Public Service Announcements)
Help friends & family understand what you’re going through. These 7 social media posts help you share what you feel & what you (truly) need right now.
https://artisanal-builder-3374.ck.page/e61c9ea2b9

Kid’s Grief Art Activity Kids grieve differently.
This simple ART PROJECT demonstrates that love for a lost loved one never dies.
Get a FREE ART ACTIVITY GUIDE with simple instructions, colorful
illustrations, adult supervision tips, and discussion questions.
Best for: kids ages 5-9 with adult supervision.
 https://artisanal-builder-3374.ck.page/cea87a1c15
David Kessler's FREE Support Series : ​Love, Loss, and Parenting is Forever
In this FREE online Course for Bereaved Parents, David Kessler leads you through the challenging terrain of grief to remember with more love than pain.
https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/offers/TU2u6nCE/checkout
David Kessler's FREE Support Series For People Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide
When we lose a loved one dies by suicide, it feels like we will never be the same. And in truth, we won’t be. The grief will always be there, but we can heal
and begin to build a life of love around the loss. In our society, we often don’t talk openly about grief surrounding loss of a loved one to suicide. In this course,
David Kessler compassionately leads you through this heart-breaking grief to help find peace and remember with more love than pain.  

https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/suicide-loss-support​
Dealing With Depression: A Resource Guide
This guide from The Recovery Village Columbus has a wide selection of some of the best websites, organizations and other helpful resources
available to anyone who has been diagnosed with or suspects they are suffering from depression.

https://www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/depression-resource-guide/
Faith & Grief Workshops
Faith & Grief Ministries workshops are led by grief support experts who have experienced grief themselves and really “get grief.”
The workshops are for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. 
Each workshop session explores sacred stories related to grief, the nature of grief,
and sharing stories in small group discussions. Spiritual practices are introduced in each workshop session and are designed to promote comfort in grief.
​The multi-session workshops are hosted online and when possible, in-person.
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Upcoming Online Workshops
Financial Help for Widows: A Complete Resource Guide - From Francis Financial
Today, there are 13.6 million widows in America, and about 700,000 women become a widow in the U.S. each year. On average, they survive for
about 14 years after their husband's death and find themselves in financially vulnerable positions. We want widows to have tools so that they
are and feel supported. In that vein, the folks at Francis Finanacial have created this guide to help prepare widows to help shepherd them
through the loss of their spouse, while also providing tools to allow them to take care of themselves financially and emotionally.

https://francisfinancial.com/financial-help-for-widows/
For Grief
For Grief is an online community and grief support group dedicated to empowering wellness and connecting those of us who are struggling to trained
professionals. They have several online courses to help support the grieving process, created by grief and loss experts. Their courses address the often
overlooked trauma stemming from the loss of a loved one. Topics include (but aren't limited to): your trauma response after loss, finding hope,
emotional wellness, unhealthy coping, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
They also have free downloadable grief guides and other resources. 
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Check out the Grief Guides here: https://www.forgrief.com/grief-guides
Death Anniversary Ritual
5 Myths of Grief

Spouse and Partner Loss
​How to Discuss Death with Children and Teens

https://www.facebook.com/forgrief
https://courses.forgrief.com/
FREE Suicide Prevention Training - QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer)
FREE Suicide Prevention Training - QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer)
In partnership with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the Idaho State Department of Education is offering free online QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention!
This training is available to Idaho educators and any member of a school's community (this includes
parents, grandparents, school staff, staff at youth organizations, coaches; anyone who interacts with
students at home or at school).
The training takes about 1-2 hours to complete. They want as many caring
adults as possible prepared and trained to connect students with support and resources! Thank you for
taking the time to complete this course which will help you protect and support our youth.
Get started here: https://form.jotform.com/200843987115156

Grief Course for Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide Loss
Grief Course for Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide Loss
Navigating grief after a murder-suicide loss can feel overwhelming and isolating. This free, self-paced grief course from Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide Loss
is designed to provide compassionate support and practical tools for those living with the complex layers of this unique grief. Through 7 thoughtfully crafted
modules, you'll explore topics like coping with trauma, managing difficult emotions, reducing isolation, and finding your personal path toward healing.
​Whether you're newly impacted or years into your journey, this course offers a safe space to learn, reflect, and connect with others who understand.
Learn more and access the course at www.impactedsurvivors.org/grief-course
Grief Kind Classes with Sue Ryder
In this series of five short video tutorials, the bereavement experts at Sue Ryder talk you through what grief is like and how you can support others
who are grieving. The videos have been produced as part of their Grief Kind campaign. 
In this first Grief Kind Class, Sue Ryder's bereavement experts
answer a range of questions to help you get a basic understanding of grief. Class two provides advice on what to say – and what not to say – to
someone who has been bereaved and is grieving. Watch class three for advice on what to do to support someone you care about who has been bereaved
and is grieving, what works for one person might not for another. bereavement experts answer a range of questions to help you with answering this
common question. Themes they look at include: How can you live with grief, and how can you help someone else to live with grief? Class five discusses
how it is important for you to also look after yourself, as well as others, when you are in this supportive role. 
Watch the series on the Sue Ryder YouTube page or at:
​https://www.sueryder.org/how-we-can-help/bereavement-information/grief-kind/griefkindclasses
Watch the first video in the series by clicking the video below.
Grief, Loss and Addiction FREE Webinar Replay
So many of us have lost a friend, family member, or other loved one to addiction. That loss may have been slow or sudden but no matter how it happened,the sense of grief and loss is always deep. The ongoing stigma around addiction and overdose can make a difficult grieving process even harder and lonelier. Join in for a panel discussion with those who have lost loved ones and practical information on how to support others who are grieving. Join speakers Kelli Nielsen, from The Grief Guru, and Gloria Englund of Recovering U, for this panel discussion with those who have lost loved ones and practical information on how to support others who are grieving.
Watch the replay in the video player to the left or at
https://youtu.be/2-YIt8jdxYc
​ The Grief Relief Nation
Kelli Nielsen, birthed the Grief Relief Course out of her own personal grief and loss. She unexpectedly lost
her mother to suicide,and then a year and a half later, lost her son to an accidental drug overdose. 
She's also been through bankruptcy and divorce. The 
Grief Relief Course online course provides in depth
training to teach you how to get to the root of your pain and grief with...
NO medication, NO support groups and NO expensive therapy sessions. 


​Grief Relief Bundle - This comprehensive toolset is really the one stop shop for the
do it yourself people. Those who just need good information and a program to follow. It also
includes a strategy session with one of their certified coaches!
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Grief Relief Nation - This HUGE course library has over 40 video lessons for participants to go at
their own pace and to work on the areas they need the most help. This also includes access to
a private FB group and monthly group coaching calls.
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Grief Relief Accelerator Small Group - This is their powerful 10-week Grief Relief Accelerator
program facilitated by a certified Grief Guru coach with 4-10 participants. 

Grief Relief Accelerator 1 on 1 - This is for people that want and need individual coaching. They will be
assigned to a coach that most closely matches their loss story and experience and will work with
that coach to go through the 10-week program.


To purchase the courses through my Affiliate Link, click here: 
https://thegriefguru.teachable.com?affcode=468020_8tvky9n4​​
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In this new guide, Kelli Nielsen, reveals the top 10 tools for navigating grief. These are your must-haves, your DO NOT PASS GO ​without these tools. Every person dealing with grief or loss needs this checklist.
Get your free copy of "The Grief Survival Guide" now at 
https://the-grief-guru.newzenler.com/f/grief-survival-guide

FRee grief relief masterclass video

The Grief Survival Guide
GriefHab™
Samantha Ruth is the proud founder of GriefHab™, a 24/7 community open to anyone who has experienced a loss. After personally her world shattered into
millions of pieces when she unexpectedly lost her husband, instead of giving up, Samantha turned her pain into her power and helps others to do the same by guiding them to be their true selves not who they think they need to be, by embracing their differences, and by living life on their own terms. She realized just
​how much support she needed on a daily basis. She vowed to create these services so that others would have more support available in their times of need. 
You can work with Samantha individually, in one of her exclusive groups, or you can have her speak at your event or organization.

https://www.facebook.com/samanthamruth
https://samantharuth.com/griefhab
The Grief Recovery Institute
The Grief Recovery Institute is an organization specializing in helping people with grief issues using The Grief Recovery Method. The Grief Recovery Institute is an international 501c3 non-profit organization to provide Grief Recovery assistance to people of all races, religions and background. Their focus and expertise is in helping people recover from loss, a normal and natural process that everyone experiences in their lives.
https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

Grief Refuge
Grief Refuge supports people pained by grief by helping needs and feelings be authentically expressed. Through guided meditations, daily reflections,
and focused intention setting, grievers find comfort and support to move forward on their grief journey and gain newfound perspective and purpose.
Grief Refuge also offers support via 1:1 Support, group support, workshops and other resources. Check out the Grief Refuge Podcast as well.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-refuge/id1503081996
https://www.facebook.com/griefrefuge
https://griefrefuge.com/
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The Grief Support Guide 
The Grief Support Guide provides information on the variety of bereavement support that is available
in the UK, from self-help resources and helplines to peer support groups and grief counselling.
The Guide also includes details of support for specific groups of bereaved people, e.g. widow(er)s,
children, cultural and faith groups and people bereaved by particular types of death.

​The free guide can be downloaded at: www.nationalbereavementalliance.org.uk/support

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Grief in the Workplace Supporting Each Other Through Life’s Challenges 
Join host, author and grief expert, David Kessler and panelists: Molly Sjostrom, Senior Global
Inclusion Manager at General Mills; Ron Gura, CEO and Co-Founder of Empathy; Dr. Julie Shaw,
Founder of Lead Different Consulting and Hello I'm Grieving, as they discussed ways to
support ​each other through life’s challenges at work.

Watch the FREE replay here: https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/grief-in-the-workplace-ty
Grief in the Workplace Supporting Each Other Through Life’s Challenges
Grieving a Death During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This is a FREE online grief support course for those grieving a death to COVID-19 or during the crisis.

If you have lost a loved one during these months of COVID and social distancing, it can be especially complicated. Whether the loss was sudden,
or you saw it coming, whether it was a death to COVID or to something else, it is likely that experiencing the death during this especially difficult time has
had an impact on your grief. 
In this course from “What’s Your Grief?” they will help you think through how these many different factors may be impacting
your grief and your connection with the person you've lost. 
They provide information, coping tools, and ideas for support moving forward, all in a self-paced
course that you can start, stop, and work on whenever you like. 
If you’ve lost a loved one this year and it was impacted by the pandemic, please join is for
this course - ​free thanks to a grant from the Funeral Service Foundation.

Register for FREE at: https://school.whatsyourgrief.com/p/grief-isolation-covid
Grieving During the Holidays: A Compassionate Guide to Navigating Loss
The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, but for those who are grieving, it can also bring profound feelings of sadness and loneliness.
This free book from Front Porch Collective offers gentle guidance and support for navigating the complexities of grief during this challenging time.
Inside, you'll find heartfelt advice, coping strategies, and comforting reflections to help you honor your loved ones while finding moments of peace
and connection. Whether you're seeking solace for yourself or ways to support someone else, this guide is a warm embrace for anyone facing the
holidays after a loss. Download your copy today and discover the strength to navigate this season with compassion and grace.

https://www.frontporchcollective.com/grieving-during-the-holidays
Hamilton's Academy of Grief and Loss
Hamilton's Academy of Grief and Loss has a ton of information for grieving individuals, families, professionals, and the community at large. 
They have a large variety of FREE printable resources covering a range of topics related to grief and loss, organized by category.

http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/academy/detail.aspx?p=11
2021 Healing After Suicide Loss Interview Series, hosted by Carolin Brookings, with Sara J. Cobb
Sara J. Cobb – founder of My Grief Connection and murder-suicide loss survivor. Sara’s passion and advocacy for grief and mental health education grew from a combination of her interests, strengths, and life experiences. She was called to connect fellow grievers with resources for healing after her own trauma of loss, following the tragic deaths of her two older brothers,
43 years apart – one by a freak accident and one in a murder-suicide. 
​She finds meaning by sharing her story of mending from the wounds of sibling and suicide bereavement ​and
​guiding others toward tools and resources that offer hope and healing after loss.

Here’s what you can expect from the interview…Supporting Survivors After Murder-Suicide Loss.
- Sara shares what it was like to lose her brother in a murder-suicide
- Find out about the ways in which murder-suicide loss survivors can get support
- Sara talks about the support group for murder-suicide loss survivors that she is co-leading​
Healing Through the Holidays After Suicide Loss:
Tips For Navigating The Holiday Season Your Way

This video interview is hosted by Carolin Brookings, a suicide bereavement coach, and
features her interview with Sara J. Cobb, founder of My Grief Connection
Key Points From This Chat:
- Find out how you can go through the Holiday season without your person
- Understand how you can honor yourself and what your self-care routine can
​look like during the Holidays
- Hear tips to help you navigate the festive period while you're grieving
Healing the Five Areas of Grief Course
Grief expert and author, David Kessler, walks you through all five areas of healing grief with weekly video teaching, transformational exercises and
​a supportive community so that you don't get stuck in any one area and can create a life of peace that honors the love.

https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/healing-the-five-areas-of-grief-1​
Heartfelt Digital Grief Course: Permission to Grieve
Led by Leslie Barber of Grief Warrior, this course will give you context for what you're going through, insight on what to expect in the future,
​and guidance to manage grief daily and over time. The cost of the course is $25. (Not an affiliate.) 
Register at: https://heartfelt-grief-course.thinkific.com/users/checkout/auth
FREE Webinar: Helping Others With Grief in Challenging Times with David Kessler
​Grief expert David Kessler has put together a FREE training called "Helping Others With Grief in Challenging Times,"
because if ever there was a time we could all use more help, it’s now.

Join him for this FREE webinar. In this teaching, he'll be covering:
- Helping others who have suffered even the most tragic losses
- Learning the 6 needs of the grieving so you can help others navigate grief
- Encouraging post-traumatic growth to move beyond the pain and create a legacy of love
- Inspiring others to identify reserves of resilience that may surprise them
David will share the tools you need to confidently help others navigate the rocky terrain of grief.
Watch the webinar replay at: https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/helping-with-grief-replay
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How to Navigate the Death of an Employee with Your Team Webinar
June 26, 2025, from 8:00–9:15 AM PT, Online 
1 SHRM-CP/SCP & HRCI Credit Available
HR Professionals, Leaders & Managers — Are you prepared to support your team through the loss of a colleague? Join Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, founder of Traumatic Grief Solutions, and the All Things HR team for
a FREE webinar designed to help you navigate the sensitive and challenging experience of an employee’s
death in the workplace: How to Navigate the Death of an Employee with Your Team. This is an essential
training for anyone managing teams in today’s workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the tools
​you need to lead with compassion and confidence in times of loss.

What you’ll learn: 
How to notify your staff with care and professionalism
Support services to have in place before the announcement
What to say — and how to say it
Common grief reactions to prepare for
Ways to support the employee’s family & work friends
When and how to provide grief counseling

Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5181879993654580318​
Hurt 2 Hope
Hurt 2 Hope is an online experience similar to grief therapy in which Dr. Betsy Guerra, 
Licensed Psychotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience, combines her expertise
with her personal experience of loss to guide you step-by-step on how to feel, heal, and
overcome your pain. She 
accompanies you in a journey that takes you from the hurt of loss to
the hope that will lead to joy and purpose. This program teaches you how to smile again,
while using your pain to grow and become the better you that God created you to be.
You will get lifetime access to 5 modules and over 18 bilingual videos that will help you
transform your pain into joy and your struggles into strengths. You will also have the
opportunity to do the deep clinical work through the 69 pages of downloadable worksheets, which you may complete from the comfort of your home and at your own pace.
Finally, you will have access to Dr. Guerra regularly through LIVE Q&A Sessions,
during which she can further guide you on the areas that you may be struggling with. 

https://betterwithbetsy.com/
https://hurt2hope.com/
The Importance of Traditions & Rituals In Grief - Webinar Replay
Presented by Dr. Jennifer R. Levin of From Grief to Growth

https://fromgrieftogrowth.mykajabi.com/tuesday-teachings-replay-112420
Journey Through Grief With Grace: How to Find Peace, Connection, and Completion in Losing a Loved One
Join host Diane Previs for her online interview series Journey Through Grief with Grace: How to Find Peace, Connection, and Completion in Losing a Loved One. Diane gathered speakers from around the globe who share their down to earth, emotional stories and expertise in methods of healing the mind, body, and soul. 
It’s all about shifting your grief! Speakers include: Experts in Traditional and Functional Medicine, Energy Facilitators, Mediums, Nutritionists, TedX Speakers,
and Best Selling Authors on the subject of grief. There are options to purchase Parts I & II separately or together. (Not an affiliate)
https://collection.dianaprevis.com/



Learning to Live and Thrive After a Loss: A Webinar with Shelby Forsythia
In this webinar from Happify Daily, with grief guide and author of 
Permission to Grieve Shelby Forsythia, you'll learn how to normalize
grief emotions like anxiety and despair, how to ask for and give
yourself or others permission to grieve, and how to use a memento
or routine to ritualize your grief.
https://happify.com/hd/learning-to-live-and-thrive-after-a-loss-webinar/?mc_cid=c190b10581&mc_eid=371ac90861
Living with grief in the midst of COVID-19: 5 Tools to Cope and Navigate This Unprecedented Time
FREE 45-min Webinar from Dr. Jennifer Levin at Therapy Heals
In this webinar, you will learn how to...
1. Cope with the parallels between grief and the coronavirus
2. Survive empathy overload
3. Stay connected to your grief when everything else is on hold
4. Remain grounded when the rest of the world is panicking
5. Avoid being a victim of circumstances and to give and receive during grief
Watch the FREE replay:  https://fromgrieftogrowth.com/grief-covid-19-resources/
Living With Grief In the Midst of COIVD-19: 5 Tools To Cope & Navigate This Unprecedented Time
Living With Traumatic Grief: 3 Questions To Guide Your Grief, FREE 30 Minute Webinar

​Living with Traumatic Grief: 3 Questions to Guide Your Grief
FREE webinar hosted by From Grief To Growth
​Dr. Jennifer R. Levin discusses:
- Grieving primary & secondary losses
- Learning to sit in the discomfort of the unknown
- Holding space for future possibilities


Watch the FREE Replay at: 
https://fromgrieftogrowth.mykajabi.com/living-with-traumatic-grief-webinar-replay
Love and Loss Grief Coaching Program
Have you lost someone or something you love? Does life feel unmanageable? Have you felt
like no one truly understands or sees your grief? 
In their Love and Loss Grief Coaching program
Chuck & Ashley Elliott will guide you to reflect upon your journey, identify the unseen
elements of grief, and illuminate steps to reframe and rebuild your life. 
Each session will help
you work through your personal situation to reveal individual and relational strengths that
will guide your healing process. The Elliott's will stick with you through every step of the journey. 
You can watch each of the six sessions at your own pace and work on goals that
​you have been guided to establish throughout each video. 
Not ready to start the program?
​Check out their free Love and Loss Devotional at:

https://www.elliottlifecoaching.com/love-and-loss-devotional
To find out more about the program, and to register,
​ visit
https://www.elliottlifecoaching.com/love-and-loss
Follow them on Instagram: @chuckandashleycoaching 
MyGriefCareâ„¢
MyGriefCare™ 
MyGriefCare™ is a one of a kind 24/7 online grief support program. Whether you just lost
someone or it’s been a while, you will find care and grief support there. 
It is now available for
no cost at all - yes FREE! No strings attached! 
Everyone needs to have access to grief support
no matter if you can afford it or not. 
Check out MyGriefCare™ , or share this with any
grieving hearts you know, because losing someone is really hard!

Visit www.mygriefcare.com


​"The New Funerals: A Virtual Town Hall Discussion," hosted by Farewelling
Farewelling co-founders Elizabeth Karansky (funeral director, thanatologist & death doula)and Karen Bussen (internationally recognized events expert) will host this open conversation about how funerals are being transformed, by restrictions related to current events, but also by evolving attitudes around tradition, religion, and other factors. They will open up space ​to
​your experiences and opinions and will share resources and inspiration.⁣⁣
Overcoming the Pain of Loss: Surviving the Holidays Webinar Replay
Dr. Betsy Guerra is going to share HOW to honor your loved ones during the
holiday season in her FREE Webinar, ​Surviving the Holidays.

Join her as she shares how she survives the holidays and learn:
- What works
- 
What doesn't
- 
How to prepare
- How to honor the loss of your loved one
Watch the FREE replay at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXMAau-CTqk​
Overcoming the Pain of Loss: What to Do When You Feel Stuck Webinar Replay
Join bereaved mother and psychologist Dr. Betsy Guerra for this FREE webinar.
Know what to do when you feel there's nothing left to do.
Connect with your inner wisdom to gain guidance and clarity.
Watch the FREE replay at: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-76EoXrxzdg
Overdose Loss: Moms and their Healing Journey
Presented by Eric's House, this is a candid discussion with two mothers
who walked the journey of losing a child to a substance.
You will hear their stories and their experiences of moving
forward with their grief.
Watch the FREE replay at: https://youtu.be/t-jr0Nbwrzc
​
Restoring Trust After Childhood Trauma, with Beth Tyson
Beth Tyson, a childhood trauma specialist, explains childhood trauma and the impact it has on a child's nervous system. Her explanations are easy to understand and empower you to make a difference in a child's life. Using her experience as a trauma therapist for foster, kinship, and adoptive families, Beth provides practical, evidence-based steps you can take to help children begin the healing process.
​In this video you will learn:
- What trauma is
- How it affects a child's brain and nervous system
- How positive childhood experiences (PCEs) mitigate trauma
- Steps to calm a child who is triggered
- Trust-building skills for children and teens
- What makes things worse for children with trauma
Beth offers free children's mental health workshops of trauma and loss every other month.
​Please subscribe to her newsletter at BethTyson.com to stay informed!

Watch the reply here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLzjEcTVm6c
A Safe Place To Grieve (Self-Guided Course) with Claire Bidwell Smith
A Safe Place to Grieve is based on the process Claire Bidwell Smith uses every day with her grief therapy clients.
Now anyone anywhere can take advantage of these tools instantly.

This self-guided program walks you through six sections, which includes: 
- 
Guided meditations
- Meditation journal
- 
Videos
-Program workbook
​If you take this step, she will go on a journey with you to another side of grief and help you find peace, connection with your loved one, and a renewed sense of self.
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Register at: https://claire-bidwell-smith.teachable.com/p/a-safe-place-to-grieve-evergreen
​
This course costs $97.  (Not an affiliate)
Sibling Grief Club FREE Webinars
A "club" for bereaved adult brothers and sisters (18+), they aim to provide a place of solace and understanding for siblings and for fellow
grievers who have also loved and lost. They offer a free video crash course on grief and a free video course on grief meditation.  
https://siblinggriefclub.com/webinars/
​
 Surviving the Holidays Without You - Facebook LIVE Replay
Join My Grief Connection founder, Sara Cobb, and Ashley Jackson, author and caregiver
advocate of Timeless Dream Events on Facebook LIVE replay as they discuss what the
holidays look like for those who may have lost a loved one. 
This is for all those who
need a bit of encouragement as we dive into the holiday season! They discuss different
ways to cope, realizing that we all grieve differently. 
They talk about ways to just
getting through the holidays in one piece and with some peace of mind!

Follow them both on Facebook at 
​https://www.facebook.com/timelessdreamevents & www.facebook.com/mygriefconnection
Surviving the Month of Love Without Our Loved One - FREE Webinar Replay
Join Dr. Betsy Guerra as she shares with us HOW to honor your loved ones during the month of
love at webinar on "Surviving the Month of Love Without Our Loved One."
- 
Learn the difference between grief and suffering, so you can avoid staying stuck in the darkness. 
- 
Get to the acceptance proactively. Time alone does not heal all wounds. 
- Continue to love and honor the person ​you lost in a way that heals you and brings you
​closer to the possibility of experiencing joy again.
Watch the FREE replay at: https://youtu.be/vhE7WxZqZBU
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): On Demand FREE Webinars
The Institute has many online programs that are available to you 24/7.Here is a sampling:
- Helping Grievers Draw Boundaries
 - Grieving Styles and Family Dynamics—Communicating with Children and Teens
- Coping with Guilt When You're Grieving- Is it Depression or is it Grief?
- Finding Meaning in Afghanistan
- Adult Siblings as Disenfranchised Grievers
- Grieving as They Grow
- Navigating Conversations around Grief and the Holidays
- Intimate Partners and Suicide: Finding Hope When the Unthinkable Happens
- Double Whammy: Coping with the Death of a Spouse While Parenting a Grieving Child
- Men, Grief, and Posttraumatic Growth
- Understanding Why People Die by Suicide
- Why Aren't You Crying? Understanding Grieving Styles
- Relaxation Meditation to Ease the Anxiety, Stress & Tension of Grief 
- Understanding the Grief of Addiction and Overdose Death
- ​Suicide, Grief, and Trauma: Supporting Veterans and Families of the Fallen
Check out the whole archive library at: https://www.taps.org/webinararchives
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): From Grief to Growth: Healing After A Suicide Loss
The TAPS program offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America's Armed Forces.
TAPS "From Grief to Growth: Healing After A Suicide Loss" is a free resource to help anyone grieving death due to suicide.
It is written by survivors of military suicide loss as a supportive healing guide for others now enduring this complex grief journey.
Download a shareable copy at: https://www.taps.org/articles/2021/grief-to-growth-guidebook
 Trauma-Responsive Care: Rebuilding Trust After Trauma Webinar Replay
Presented by Beth Winkler Tyson, Psychotherapist, Parenting Coach & Children's Book Author
If you or a loved once have experienced a trauma, please Beth for the latest research and tools on how to cope with trauma and loss. You will walk away with practical tools and information that will shift your perspective on both you and your child’s behavior. This webinar is open to adults, parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children. She will explain what is considered a traumatic event, how it impacts the brain and nervous system, and what we can do to move forward in life with a whole heart. There is always hope and the potential for post-traumatic growth if we take the time to process our experiences. Beth used personal experience to motivate her to become a specialist in trauma and loss therapy. She not only know the clinical tools to heal, but she has been through it herself.

Watch the FREE replay at: https://youtu.be/LBXRWhHf4vE
Three Reasons Why All Grief During COVID-19 Is Traumatic: New Strategies For Healing
Three Reasons Why All Grief During COVID-19 is Traumatic: New Strategies for Healing
If you have lost a loved one during this unique time, please join Jennifer R. Levin, MFT, PhD, MFC, of From Grief To Growth for this FREE 30 minute webinar. 
Watch the FREE replay: 
https://fromgrieftogrowth.com/grief-covid-19-resources/
3 Tips for Talking to Children, Adolescents, and Teens about Traumatic Grief
When it comes to talking with adolescents and teens about the loss of a loved one,
many adults are unsure what and how much to say.  
This webinar explores how to
communicate with adolescents and teens about death and loss in an age appropriate manner. It also covers normal grief responses among adolescent and teens and
identify red flags that may indicate maladaptive grief.

Watch the FREE replay at: https://tinyurl.com/3tipstraumaticgrief


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Three Truths About Living with A Sudden and Unexpected Loss
This FREE mini-course provides 3 short videos full of information about the realities of living with a sudden and
unexpected loss and things you can do to move from pain towards healing. 
Sign up at: https://fromgrieftogrowth.mykajabi.com/free-course
3rd Annual Grief Symposium: The Art of Coping
3rd Annual Grief Symposium: The Art of Coping
$15 All Access Pass Includes:
- All Recordings from 11 Speakers
- All Q & A Sessions 
- Welcome and Closing Bonus 
Order Your Pass at:  
https://tinyurl.com/3rdGriefSymposium
(Not an affiliate.)
Your Grief Guide
Your Grief Guide (YGG) is a 5 course online "Guided Grief Journey," from Gwen Kapcia, LBSW, CT, that helps individuals who are suffering through a loss. When the fog begins to lift and the pain comes in, Your Grief Guide helps you heal sooner with practical tools, guidance, preparation, and engagement. Are you ready to navigate the road to restored balance and healing?

​If so visit: https://grief-guide.com/​
Follow the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/YourGriefGuide/

Note: The website contains some affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something through one of these links we may receive a small commission 
– at no extra cost to you. I only promote things I have have either personally tried or strongly believe are beneficial.  Any commissions earned helps keep this 
​website going. Thank you for using our affiliate links to help My Grief Connection to continue helping grievers find help & hope. 


Not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the linked sites, videos, movies, podcasts, groups, events, books, articles, etc.
This site provides links and general grief support information and is not intended to serve as or replace professional counseling, guidance or treatment.  
If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or the suicide hotline at 988.
​For any type of crisis situation, you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor. 


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