Here, you'll find a variety of tools, readings, and support networks that have personally helped me navigate my grief journey and build resilience. These resources are curated to offer you the same support, education, and sense of community that have been invaluable to me. I hope they can provide you with comfort and guidance on your own path.
Resources
Books & Articles
A groundbreaking book that challenges the cultural norms surrounding grief, offering a compassionate guide to honoring your pain and finding a way through it.
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine
A moving exploration of how loss can transform us and lead to unexpected growth, filled with insights on finding hope and meaning after tragedy.
A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss by Jerry Sittser
Building on Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief, Kessler introduces a sixth stage—finding meaning—providing a roadmap for transforming grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience.
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler
A deeply compassionate book that provides a raw and honest look at grief, offering comfort and understanding to those who have experienced profound loss.
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore
An illuminating book that combines neuroscience with personal stories to explain how our brains process grief and how we can find paths to healing.
The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD
Podcasts
Conversations on pain, joy, and the beauty of living with grief.
"Everything Happens" with Kate Bowler
Listen on apple podcasts
Real stories from people who have faced loss and are navigating their grief journeys.
"Grieving Out Loud" with Angela Kennecke
Listen on apple podcasts
Listen on spotify
Listen on spotify
Exploring loss, grief, and finding meaning in life’s most challenging moments.
"All There Is" with Anderson Cooper
Listen on apple podcasts
Listen on spotify
Support Groups
Local chapters offering support to parents who have lost children.
Bereaved Parents of the USA
find a local support group here
Support groups for families grieving the loss of a child.
Compassionate Friends
find a local support group here
A support network for those who have lost a loved one to substance use.
GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing)
visit grasp
Provides help, hope, and healing for individuals who have sustained a brain injury and their families.
Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
visit biaa
Mental Health
Find licensed therapists and counselors specializing in grief and loss.
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
find a therapist near you
A comprehensive directory of mental health professionals.
GoodTherapy Therapist Directory
find a therapist near you
Text-based support for those in crisis.
Text: HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line
visit the crisis text line website
Free and confidential support for people in distress.
Call: 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
visit the suicide prevention website
Creative Healing
Step-by-step instructions on creating a grief collage to express emotions non-verbally.
Art-Assisted Grief Therapy with Brenda Daly, PhD, LCSW
download workbook here
Learn about the Japanese art of Kintsugi and how it symbolizes healing.
Kintsugi Bowl Exercise
buy a kit here
In-person and online seasonal workshops led by Brenda Daly focusing on creative expressions of grief.
The Art of Resilience
register for our online collage workshop july 23, 2024
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Our Community
A Facebook group for sharing stories, insights, resources, and event information.
Bereaved Parents Facebook Group
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Follow my journey and chat with me on Instagram.
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