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Grief and Loss Resources

http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx
 
http://www.copefoundation.org/
 
http://www.griefnet.org/ 

Grief & Bereavement Resources - For Professionals and the General Public

Understanding the Grief Process - AARP website including help with necessary tasks after a loss

Coping with Loss - helpful information about coping with loss

Talking With Children About Death - practical, developmental, and other issues when discussing death with children

How to Help Your Child Deal with Death - advice for parents for what to say, and how to cope with your own felings in order to help your child

Pregnancy and Newborn Loss: What to Say - tips for how family members and friends can be most supportive during the grieving process

How to Write a Condolence Note - helpful things to say, and list of phrases to avoid (even though they may be well-intended)

Suicide

Understanding Causes, Signs, and Prevention of Suicide

Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Person

Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Youth Suicide

Coping When a Loved One Takes Their Life