Grief Resources (FREE Worksheets, APPS, Podcasts, TED Talks, Books)

Below are some of the best grief resources to help you process your loss.

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Grief Resources

SUPPORT GROUPS & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

The National Mental Health Consumer’s Self-Help Clearinghouse (MHselfhelp.org) An inclusive online resource connecting patients, health care providers, advocates, and policymakers

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255 A free, 24/7 service, offering trained counselors who help you if you are feeling suicidal. It can also be accessed by texting TALK to 741-741.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): (800) 662-4357 A free helpline offering treatment referrals and information in both Spanish and English

THERAPY RESOURCES

Association for Contextual Behavior Science (contextualscience.org) Offers “ACT for the Public,” for developing a deeper understanding of ACT, and advice for finding an ACT-trained therapist

Psychology Today: Find a Therapist (psychologytoday.com/us/therapists) A free online resource that find a skilled therapist near you

7 Cups Of Tea – an online service with thousands of volunteer listeners stepping up to lend a friendly ear.

GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT RESOURCES

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org)

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (save.org)

Survivors of Suicide (survivorsofsuicide.com)

Support After Homicide (supportafterhomicide.ie) A free network of individuals who can help you if you are affected by loss through homicide.

FREE GRIEF & LOSS WORKSHEETS & HANDOUTS

Activities for Grieving Children | (Source: Youth Light)
MyGriefAssist: Grief Factsheets | (Source: MyGriefAssist)
OneLegacy: Handouts to Download and Print | (Source: OneLegacy)

APPS

Moodfit (Android/iphone): a free mental health app whose tools and insight are meant to “shape up” your mood. Moodfit also helps you learn new skills, like gratitude and mindfulness, in just a few minutes per day.

MoodMission (Android/iphone): the app helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. It recommends “missions” based on how the user is feeling. These missions include:

Emotion-based activities like breathing exercises
Behavior-based activities like learning how to knit, crochet, or sew
Physical activities such as push-ups
Thought-based activities such as learning how to reframe negative thoughts

Headspace (Android/iphone): a meditation app that can help you learn how to live mindfully with a variety of themed sessions on everything from stress and sleep to focus and anxiety.

Breathwrk (iphone): The app presents a collection of breathing exercises based on your goal: falling asleep, feeling relaxed, feeling energized, and alleviating stress.