Links
In addition to providing links to some of the most critical resources that aid in handling the business part of losing someone that you love, we also felt a deep need to provide a list of resources that can assist with dealing with the painful emotions around losing a loved one. It is our hope that these resources will help you through this difficult journey.
~ Cassandra and Jere’
Additional Resources:
The Compassionate Friends
http://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Parental Grief
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/parentalgrief.html
Surviving the Loss of a Child
http://www.adrr.com/living/sloss.htm
Grief Net
http://www.griefnet.org/
Dr. Joyce C. Mills PhD, LMFT, LLC
http://www.drjoycemills.com/store.html - Books and Other Products
http://www.drjoycemills.com/store.html - Gentle Willow – A story for children about dying
http://www.drjoycemills.com/store.html - Little Tree – A story for children with serious medical problems
Jere’s Blog
www.dignityndying.blogspot.com “This blog was created as an outlet for those dealing with a terminal illness themselves or in the family. It is a safe place to express what you are feeling and share what you are going through with others who are dealing with the same situation or have dealt with it in the past. You will also find a wealth of positive, encouraging and uplifting articles here that will help you through this difficult journey. Simply knowing that you are not alone can make a huge difference in getting through this difficult time.” – Jere’
Lotsa Helping Hands
LotsaHelpingHands.com
We believe in a world where building circles of caring communities becomes a recognized way to find meaning in both giving and receiving.
Compassionate Friends
CompassionateFriends.org
Grief support after the death of a child. “The Compassionate Friends is about transforming the pain of grief into the elixer of hope. It takes people out of the isolation society imposes on the bereaved and lets them express their grief naturally. With the shedding of tears, healing comes. And the newly bereaved get to see people who have survived and are learning to live and love again.” – Simon Stephens, founder of The Compassionate Friends
Parent Grief
The Death of a Child – The Grief of the Parents: A Lifetime Journey
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/parentalgrief.html
HEALING HEARTS for Bereaved Parents is a self-help non-profit organization of bereaved parents dedicated to supporting and serving other bereaved parents and their families whose child(ren) have died no matter what the age, cause or circumstance of the death(s) by providing understanding, friendship and most of all hope.
support@healingheart.net
Surviving the Loss of a Child
Surviving Loss after the Death of a Child
http://www.adrr.com/living/sloss.htm
HOSPICE Care – Terminal Illness
Hospice care: An option when confronting terminal illness – MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hospice-care/HQ00860
Terminal Illness: Interacting with a terminally ill loved one
Terminal illness: Interacting with a terminally ill loved one – MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/grief/CA00041
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
703/837-1500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 703/837-1500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (phone)
HelpLine: 800/658-8898 – provides free consumer information on hospice care and puts the public in direct contact with hospice programs.
NHPCO.org
http://www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
LLS.org
1-800-955-4572
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the world’s larget voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Caring Connections: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
CaringInfo.org
1-800-658-8898, 9AM – 5PM, Monday – Friday
consumers@nhpco.org
Grief Net
GriefNet.org
- Losses Related to Health
- For Children
- Unique Losses
- Loss of Child
- Working with the Bereaved
- Living with Loss
- Loss of Parent
- Loss of Sibling or Friend
- Loss of Spouse or Partner
- War and Combat Loss
Life Script: Healthy Living for Women
LifeScript.com
Tribute To The Troops is an organization of dedicated volunteers who organize motorcycles rides, benefit concerts and other events to raise funds and awareness for America’s fallen soldiers and their loved ones left behind. Tribute To The Troops in turn donates funds raised to charities that benefit soldiers and their families. Since 2004, we have visited families of our fallen soldiers the weekend after Labor Day, conveying our sympathy and letting them know we will never forget their loss or the ultimate sacrifice made by their loved one.
TributeToTheTroops.org
The Mesothelioma Center
The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all issues ranging from malignant mesothelioma to treatment options.
http://www.asbestos.com/resources/support-organizations.php#resources
