Web links and resources for ChildrenÍs Grief and Loss The following are a list of links to other Web sites that provide information and resources about grief and loss. These links open in a new window. They are provided merely as a public service. Children's Friend has no relationship to or control over content produced on outside sites.

Resources for or about Children

A Child's Grief An excellent guide from the University of Utah Health Sciences Center that discusses common reactions in children experiencing death, and the differences in perception, understanding and response broken down by age groups. Also offers a suggested reading list.

Children's Grief and Loss Issues Resources from Lisa Goldman, a grief therapist, educator, and author

Grief and Children Includes several articles that discuss how children at different developmental stages express grief and how you can help them at each stage.

The Grief of Children Article discussing common ways that children's grief is expressed and things you should and shouldn't do to help.

Helping children understand their grief An article by the Army Community Service Director of the McCoy Army Community Center.

Hospice Net - Children's Resources Several articles and links geared to helping children and teens cope with death and loss.

Talking to Children About Death In-depth article that discusses talking to children about death from the National Institute of Health. Note: You need to have the Adobe Acrobat reader to view this article. If you don't have it, download Adobe Reader now.

Understanding Children's Grief Resources from the Hospice of the North Shore, Danvers, MA.

Links to Other Children's Grief Support Centers
These are links to support centers in other geographic regions. Many centers have extensive online resources available, too.
Amanda the Panda - Des Moines, Iowa

Bereaved Families Online Support Center - Toronto, Ontario

Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families - Portland Oregon

Fernside - Cincinnati, Ohio

Judi's House - Denver, Colorado

New Song Center - Scottsdale, AZ

General Resources
Coping with Loss: Bereavement and Grief Fact sheet from the National Mental Health Association.

Death and Dying A variety of articles and links on death, dying and the grieving process.

End of Life Care Excellent resource from Medem's Medical Library, covering such topics as hospice, pain, psychological issues, quality of life, coping and other issues. Medem is a resource supported by a consortium of the nation's leading medical societies.

Grief and Loss A collection of articles from AARP that discuss common physical and emotional reactions to loss.

Hospice Net Information about hospice services for patients and families facing life-threatening illness. The site includes resources for children.

On Our Own Terms Site is a companion to Bill Moyer's acclaimed PBS series on death and dying. An excellent site with readings, community message boards and resources.

MEDLINEplus: Death & Dying Links to a variety of resources and materials in both English and Spanish.