Weekly Email Tips to Support a Grieving Friend
It's hard to know what to say when someone experiences loss. Our free weekly newsletter provides insights, quotes and messages on how to help during the first year.
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Helpful Books and Articles
The Funeral Directors and staff at Johnson Funeral Home are not grief counselors. We are however, trained to see the signs of depression, grief and emotional issues dealing with the loss of a loved one. We are always willing to listen and help you heal. Sometimes though, some need more professional services to help them cope with the grief and issues facing them in their lives. We have many resources, including Licensed Grief Counselors, Support Groups and reading materials, we can direct you and your family to.
We have compiled a list of books that we feel may be helpful to you and your family should you need added resources. This is only a few of the books that are available. More can be found at your local bookstore, library, or ordered online at www.barnesandnoble.com. These are only intended to assist you with questions or feelings you may have. In no way should these take the place of a certified and qualified grief counselor, should you feel one is necessary. Please contact us should you feel you or a family member may need additional professional assistance.
Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies Author: T. J. Wray Located in the Psychology / Family / Grief section of Borders Books.
Author: Judy Tatelbaum Located in the Psychology/Family/Grief section of Borders Books.
On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss Author: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Located in the Psychology/Family/ Grief section of Borders Books.
For Children
Healing a Child's Grieving Heart Author: Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. This book offers 100 practical, child-friendly ideas for helping children mourn well so they can grow to live well and love well again.
The Empty Place: A Child's Guide Through Grief Author: Roberta Temes When a sibling dies, there is an empty place in the house, at the table and in your heart. This compact book, packed with feelings and explanations, speaks directly to children about the death of a brother or sister. 44 pages.
Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: A Guide for Grown-ups Author: William Koren What can be said to a child who has just lost a parent, sibling or other loved one? Clear, concise language offers comfort, compassion and sound advice to any adult who is helping a child cope with loss. 100 pages.
