Resources for families:

COVID-19 RESOURCES:
Supporting Grieving Children and Teens During the COVID-19 Health Crisis from The Dougy Center

Creative Grief Expression Activities for Home from Art with Heart

*NEW* GriefTalk - an initiative of the NAGC aimed at encouraging and supporting honest conversations around the topics of death and grief

Dealing With Death, Grief, and Bereavement

Coping With Grief Following the Unexpected Death of a Loved One From Drugs and/or Alcohol: A Step-By-Step Guide

​Mental Effects of Grief from the Mesothelioma Hub

After a loved one dies-how children grieve and how adults can support them

Talking to Kids about Death & Grief

​Grieving preschooler tip sheet

Grieving child tip sheet

Grieving teen tip sheet

Grieving sibling tip sheet

After a suicide tip sheet

Helping youth cope with fears after a death

Grief and Regret

Supporting students after a death

Supporting Children & Teens When an Extended Family Member Dies

Effective Tips to Help Kids Deal with Bereavement

Books we recommend: 

Recommended Books about Death and Grief for Young People

  I Miss You

"Where's Jess? For Children Who Have a Brother or Sister Die"

The Invisible String
 
Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying

​​Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens

Straight Talk About Death for Teenagers

You are Not Alone: Teens Talk About Life After Loss of a Parent
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Everett Anderson's Goodbye (dealing with death of a parent)

Fire in My Heart Ice in My Veins: A Journal for Teenagers Experiencing a Loss

​More book titles can be found on our Amazon Smiles Charity List

Resources for Schools:

Coalition to Support Grieving Students

Supporting Students after a Death-Tip Sheet for Teachers & School Personnel

Grief Interventions for Children with ADHD - Baylor University’s online master’s in social work program

Helping Children With Grief - Western Governors University Blog

Additional Resources through the Hospice and Palliative Education Program
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