Grief Tools

The Tasks of Grieving
This tool helps someone suffering the pain of loss to understand better what a person should be doing in their grief. The tasks of grieving are not to be seen as a checklist to complete and the grief ends. It is more a suggestion of the focus of accepting what is, and choosing to move forward. This information originated with Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Intense Emotions from Suicide Loss
There are few more powerful losses one can experience than losing a loved one to suicide. If this has been your experience, this tool can help you begin to understand the intense emotions this loss can cause. More than likely, you will need help with this loss, especially if there are other circumstances such as previous attempts, mental illness, multiple losses, and of course, your relationship with the person you lost. Please do not be afraid to reach out for help when you need it.

Why Grieving Lasts So Long
It is often difficult for the family and friends of a person who has experienced the loss of a loved one to understand why the grieving process lasts so long. They want to see us happy again and “getting on with life.” It is therefore important to be aware of the many kinds and levels of loss that can accompany the death of a loved one.

How Do I Know I'm Getting Better?
Grieving people fear that their grief will last forever, and they might never feel normal again. There are certainly days when a person may believe their grief will never end. This is common, but is not true. With faith, work and time, healing will come. This tool provides some indications when grief is less intense and feelings of normalcy begin to return.