”hope is grief’s best music” – author unknown

 

Full Circle’s Memory Wall

 Click here to visit our online memorial wall and easily create your own page for a loved one.

 

Bereavement Resource Manual

This manual is designed to serve as an educational resource guide to grieving families, and provide them with a comprehensive list of national and local bereavement support services available to assist in their journey. 

To view the manual online, click HERE.

We are grateful to The CarMax Foundation for providing the funding necessary to produce and distribute these manuals throughout our community.  To order printed copies, please email delaney@fullcirclegc.org.   

 

Websites

• National Alliance for Grieving Children
• HelloGrief
• Bereaved Parents of USA
• Compassionate Friends – Online support and groups for those dealing with the death of a child or sibling
• Funeral Arrangements – Resources/Advice
• Mothers In Sympathy and Support (MISS Foundation) – Supporting families who have experienced the death of a child from any cause
• ChildSavers
• Creative Heartwork – Organization that combines the grief process and creative expression
• Comfort Zone Camp – Bereavement camps for children ages 7-17
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• KidsAid – A site for children to express their grief through art and writing
• Healing Garden for Children – Interactive web page for children dealing with grief and loss
• Annabelle’s Angels

 

Books

For children 4 – 8 years

• “When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death” by Laurie and Marc Brown
• “I Miss You: A First Look at Death” by Thomas and Harker
• “Badger’s Parting Gifts” by Susan Varley
• “Where’s Jess: For Children Who Have a Brother or Sister Die” by Marvin and Joy Johnson
• “The Empty Place: A Child’s Guide Through Grief” by Roberta Temes
• “I Had A Friend Named Peter – Talking to Children about the Death of a Friend” by Janice Cohn
• “What’s Heaven?” by Maria Shriver
• “Water Bugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children” by Doris Stickney

For children 9 – 12 years

• “Tear Soup by Pat Schweibert
• “Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying” by Joyce Mills
• “The Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless Love” by Clea Adams and Barbara Gibson
• “The Snowman: A Book About Children and Grief” by Robin Vogel
• “Good Grief: A Kids Guide for Dealing with Change and Loss” by Kim Frank
• “Sad Isn’t Bad” by Michaelene Murphy
• “The Magic Moth” by Virginia Lee

For Teens

• “The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends” by Helen Fitzgerald
• “Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love” by Earl Grollman
• “You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk About Life After The Loss of a Parent” by Lynne Hughes
• “Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas” by Alan Wolfelt
• “When a Friend Dies – A Book for Teens About Grieving” by Marilyn Gootman
• “Losing Someone You Love: When a Brother or Sister Dies” by E. Richter

For Adults

• “Children and Grief: When a Parent Dies” by J. William Worden
• “Guiding Your Child Through Grief” by James and Mary Ann Emswiler
• “Help Me Say Goodbye: Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies” by Janis Silverman
• “Talking With Children About Loss” by Maria Trozzi
• “The Mourning Handbook: The Most Comprehensive Resource Offering Practical and Compassionate Advice on Coping with All Aspects of Death and Dying” by Helen Fitzgerald
• “Grief in Children: A Handbook for Adults” by Dyregrov and Yule
• “I’m Grieving as Fast as I Can: How Young Widows and Widowers Can Cope and Heal” by Linda Feinberg
• “The Grieving Child: A Parent’s Guide” by Helen Fitzgerald and Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
• “Healing the Bereaved Child: Grief Gardening, Growth Through Grief and Other Touchstones for Caregivers” by Alan Wolfelt
• “Bereaved Children and Teens: A Support Guide for Parents and Professionals” by Earl Grollman
• “The Grieving Garden: Living with the Death of a Child” by Suzanne Redfern
• “Alec’s Legacy” by Frank Robinson

For Counselors

• “Living with Grief: Child, Adolescents and Loss” by Kenneth Doka and Jack Gordon
• “Helping Children Grieve: When Someone They Love Dies” by Teresa M. Huntley
• “Children and Grief: When a Parent Dies” by J. William Worden
• “Healing the Bereaved Child: Grief Gardening, Growth Through Grief and Other Touchstones for Caregivers” by Alan Wolfelt

For Serious Illness

• “How to Help Children Through a Parent’s Serious Illness” by Kathleen McCue (adults)
• “Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying” by Joyce Mills (young children)

Art Journals/Workbooks

• “When Some Very Special Dies” by Marge Heedgaard (school-aged)
• “When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness” by Marge Heegaard (school-aged)
• “How I Feel: A Coloring Book for Grieving Children” by Alan Wolfelt (children)
• “Fire In My Heart, Ice In My Veins” by Centering Corporation (teens)
• “Good Grief for Kids” by Katherine Zotovich (school-aged and teens)
• “Angel Catcher: A Journal of Loss and Remembrance” by Kathy and Amy Eldon (teens and adults)

Pet Loss

• “The Tenth Good Thing About Barney” by Judith Viorst
• “The Forever Dog” by Bill Cochran
• “When a Pet Dies” by Fred Rogers