Grief Healing: Coping with The Holidays: Suggested Resources 2024

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. ~ Albus Dumbledore

Holidays can be difficult to bear in the best of times, but even harder when you are in mourning. This is why, especially at this time of year, many community agencies offer programs specifically designed to help. I encourage you to look to your local hospice, healthcare organization or funeral home to learn what offerings and support services may be open to you over the holiday season.

In addition, the Internet is a rich and abundant resource where you can find and read any number of articles, books and tips aimed at helping you discover practical and creative ways to get through these difficult days. What follows is a list of links to many such resources ~ and if you know of any not listed that you'd like to see included, please feel free to add them in the Comments section below.

10 Coping Tips To Help If You're Grieving Around the Holidays by Jamie Ballard

10 Top Tips For Navigating Holiday Grief And Stress In 2024 by Bryan Robinson

Acknowledging My Grief and Gratitude by Barbara Karnes

A lesson in gratitude I wish I didn’t have to learn by Meg Walter

Comfort And Joy: How The Inclusive Manager Supports Grieving Employees by Simone Morris

Continuing Bonds and Making Deceased Loved Ones a Part of Holiday Seasons by Louise McOrmond-Plummer

Death And Grief Are All Around Us – And This Time Of Year Is Hard

Empty Chairs: Grief and Joy during the Holidays by Nancy Berns

Grieving at the holidays? Here’s how to help yourself by Marie Wilson

Grieving During The Holidays via HealGrief

Here’s How To Lean Into Your Holiday Grief Healthily by Dominique Fluker

How to be Thankful at Thanksgiving (after Child Loss) by Lisa Boehm

How to cope with grief at Christmas time by Niamh Delmar

How to Support Grieving Children During the Holidays by Julie Kaplow

Navigating grief and loss during the holiday season by Chrystal Blair

Navigating Grief In A Joyous Season by Robin Olson

Navigating Grief Through The Holidays by Sydney Donnelly

Reframe, rest and restart: Understanding holiday grief and coping mechanisms by Tehreem Khan

Steps to Take When Coping With Grief as the Holidays Approach by Mary Spengleer

Surviving The Holiday Season in The Midst of Grief by Karla Helbert

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