Recommended Readings on Grief
Read below for brief descriptions of books on grief and loss.
Grief's Courageous Journey
Caplan & Lang
An inspirational and compassionate workbook on working through the grieving process. Includes information, stories and exercises.
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Harold Kushner
A thought-provoking book on struggling with the universal human question of why we suffer. Includes many spiritual perspectives on the question of suffering and its related purpose.
Life After Loss
Bob Deits
An excellent resource that addresses grief relating to a variety of losses (relationships, job) including grieving for someone who has died.
Time to Remember
Earl Grollman
A practical guide for helping people through the initial stages of the grieving process.
Understanding Grief: Helping Yourself Heal
Allen Wolfelt
A sensitive and reassuring resource for anyone who anyone who is mourning.
Recommended "Counselinks" on Grief
Recommended web sites with information on coping with grief and loss, and support for searching for mental health treatment providers.
Heal Grief
A comprehensive site with extensive information on grief and loss.
Grief Share
Support groups and healing resources.
Referral GPS
A resource to assist with finding mental health providers, including search options for health insurances and sliding scale, specific needs, identity preferences - and care navigation assistance as well.
Psychology Today
A website for finding referral options for licensed counselors, social workers and psychologist and treatment providers.
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