Grief

Bereaved Families of Ontario provides compassionate non-denominational mutual aid support for families and individuals who have lost a significant person to death. It provides contact information for the affiliated groups throughout Ontario. Local groups offer group meetings, programs, guidance and additional resources for parents, guardians and other family members.

The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides information and support for people who are dealing with a family member's last days. Included are discussion boards, Q & A's, and stories from people who have dealt with the death of a loved one. This site has information for patients, family members, health care providers, researchers and educators.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network provides support services to bereaved parents and their families all over Ontario. We are Canada's leading educators promoting the sensitive care and management to families following a loss of a baby.

This publication presents strategies for coping with illness and dealing with associated grief when facing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This resource covers all stages of the grieving process, and offers information about what to expect, and how others (including children) can be supported. 

This web page explains what grief is and lists associated emotions and symptoms. It also give tips on dealing with loss, serious illness and death.

In this memoir, Coughlin, the book review editor for the Detroit News , recalls her husband's 10-month struggle to stay alive and her efforts to ensure that he would die with dignity. Her book differs from others of this genre in not romanticizing the suffering she and her husband endured. The Coughlins alternated between confidence and despair until it became clear that there was no more hope. She offers no panacea, her candor demonstrates that death and loss are facts of life. 

Through words and music, this beautifully designed set offers a renewal of faith to anyone struggling with grief. Graceful Passages addresses themes of letting go, closure, expressing love, forgiveness, appreciation of life, and continuity of spirit from different perspectives and faith traditions. Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish clergy are represented as well as Native American, Confucian, and Buddhist voices, creating a truly multi-faith resource.

Moving beyond grief is often difficult. This book gently and clearly helps people get on with their lives and get "unstuck" from the isolating cycle of sadness and self- blame often accompanying loss. It helps to learn that there is hope and that with time, one can let go of the overwhelming sense of loss and embrace life again.

As this book shows us, when a loved one dies we search for meaning in our own lives while struggling to hold onto memories of a precious life lost. Separate chapters of this book address the struggles older people face, difficult transitions, concerns and issues brought by the bereaved, and those who care for them.

The book deals with the masculine side of healing from loss. By explaining how the genders differ in their healing it promotes greater understanding between partners. Swallowed by a Snake is meant to be a map and a guide trough the experience of loss.

GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. The online grief support is available to people working through loss and grief issues of many kinds.  There is also access to the companion site, KIDSAID.com which provides a safe environment for grieving kids and their parents.

This book offers 100 practical ideas that help adult children to understand and reconcile their grief after the death of a parent. Common challenges, such as helping the surviving parent, resolving sibling conflicts and dealing with legal and financial issues are also addressed.

This is a complete guide to everything you need to know emotionally, spiritually, and practically, to prepare for the end of life. No matter your age or current health, preparing for the inevitable when you are still fully in control of your faculties ensures that you’ll be in a far better position to enjoy the time you have left.

Mindfulness & Grief is an 8-week guide featuring over 35 easy-to-do meditation, yoga, journaling and expressive arts exercises, plus inspirational stories from people who have used mindfulness to navigate their grief journey. Included CD provides an enjoyable meditation and visualization session.