Grief Resource Center

The death of someone we care about can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. Words seem inadequate to describe how painful it can be. It is often much more challenging than we expect.

These articles will help you to possibly understand some of the grieving process and how we can help ourselves and others through this difficult time.

These articles were written by Dr. Bill Webster and are part of a comprehensive library available.  Dr. Webster is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Grief Journey. He earned his doctorate at the University of Toronto in 1990, and has been awarded the prestigious Fellow in Thanatology by the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).

Dr. Webster's knowledge of grief is not just in theory, but from a very difficult personal experience. In 1983, his young wife died suddenly of a heart attack, leaving him not only to cope with his loss, but also to raise his two sons, who were only ages 9 and 7 when their mother died. Dr Webster has become a recognized author, a renowned international speaker and seminar leader, and brings 30 years of experience in the field of grief support and counselling.

Understanding Grief

These articles will help you understand the grief you may be feeling and how you can cope when someone you care about dies.

10 Facts about Grief and Grieving

Understanding Bereavement

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Coping with Loss of someone close

These articles will help you understand the dynamics of specific losses.

The Loss of a Spouse

The Loss of a Pet

Helping Children Through Grief

Loss from a Child’s Perspective

Helping Children Cope

Helping those who are Grieving

How to Help Someone who is Grieving

How to Help Handle Special days and Holidays 

Coping with Complicated Situations

Grief After Suicide

Substance Abuse and Suicide: A Guide to Understanding the Connection and Reducing Risk

Grief in the Workplace

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​​Listed below are additional articles that will help you to possibly understand some of the grieving process and how we can help ourselves and others through this difficult time. Please click on the link to view the article:

• Preparing for the Death of a Terminally-Ill Loved One: What to Expect, and How to Help the Entire Family Move Forward

• Symptoms of Major Depression and Complicated Grief

• Guidelines for Helping Grieving Children

• Coping With The Stigma of Grieving an Overdose Death

• Grief & the Loss of a Pet

• Grief At Work: A Guide For Employees and Managers