How to Join the Grief & Loss Club

This group was created to showcase for lenses on Grief and Loss topics.

Lensemasters - Please be sure to *read* what this group is looking for in lenses that want to join the Grief & Loss Club on Squidoo.

If you are interested in joining the group be sure that your lens has addressed the audience, has a lens focus for this audience and we have a way of contacting you.

1. Audience - The audience is anyone who has experienced a loss.

2. Lens Focus - The lens should focus on a particular loss or the grief response following the loss.

Losses include topics such as:

* Dying
* Hospice
* End-of-life care
* Death
* Dying
* Sudden Loss
* Chronic illness
* Disability
* Loss of a pet
* Divorce
* Retirement
* Aging (viewed by some)



Grief topics include:
* Grief
* Bereavement
* Mourning
* Funerals
* Memorials
* Resources for coping with grief
* Resources for planning funerals and memorial services
* Bereavement gifts
* Sympathy gifts
* Ways of coping - including poetry, journaling and other creative coping strategies

* Others that I may not have thought about. Contact me with your ideas.

3. Education or "How To" content - Please be sure that your lens contains some information that someone grieving a loss can use or some "how to's" for managing a loss or coping with grief.

This may be as simple as links to other websites, other resources, strategies for coping or selected books or music for anyone grieving a loss.

4. Contact - Your lens has a way of contacting you. (The "Allow contact?" toggle is "on" under "Email Preferences" in your My Profile.)

We look forward to you joining the Grief & Loss Club on Squidoo

The Grief & Loss Club Groupmaster and Admin

Note: Griefdoc and Comfortdoc are two different handles for Dr. Kirsti A. Dyer.

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A Featured Lens on Loss, Grief and Bereavement

A featured lens, originally a SquidKnol lens, devoted to Loss, Grief and Bereavement.

Loss, Grief and Bereavement

Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person, loss of a relationship, loss of a job or loss of health. Grief is the entire response--mind, body and spirit--to the loss. Bereavement is the often term used when the loss...

Newest Grief & Loss Club Lensmasters

This is a list of the latest lensmasters that have joined to the Grief & Loss Club.

debnet, JaguarJulie, ChristinasFavs, Comfortdoc, BlessedOne

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Featured Lenses with General Information on Grief & Loss

These lenses all have general information on grief and loss. Many offer coping strategies, useful ways of staying in touch and bring a sense of hope to those who are grieving.

How to Cope with Grief

Travel with me as you go on the journey of coping with grief. There is no guarantee here, no magical wand, just the assurance that your life will get better.  It will never be the same as before your loved one died, but gradually you will feel s...

Journey of Hearts - Grief, Loss & Transitions

  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Jo...

CarePages - Connect Friends and Family During Times of Challenge

CarePages unique service allows you to create a personal, private web page to help family and friends communicate when a loved one is facing illness whether at the beginning of life as a newborn, at the end of life, or somewhere in between. Creating...

Grief and Beyond - There is Hope

Sponsored by:  LawOfAttractionSecrets.com This lens is created in memory of my magnificent eternal son Brian Michael Guthrie.  It is my intention to attract mothers and parents whose child has passed over to share the peace I have final...

The Light Beyond: helping you cope with grief and bereavement

Someone you love has died. And, like countless others who have walked the path of grief before you, you are discovering that a death can rob you of so much more than a person you love. It robs you of your energy, your hope, and sometimes just of the...

Featured Lenses on Famous People Coping with Loss & Grief

These lenses feature people who are coping with their own grief and loss in the public eye.

Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik 9/11 Widows Live Beyond the 11th

Turning a tragedy into a tribute is one of the ways for survivors to keep going and and keep living after the traumatic loss of a loved one. Introducing my superheroes...Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik, two 9/11 widows on a heroic mission to overco...

Dr. Randy Pausch - A Superhero

Dr. Randy Pausch is a living inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006, he has gone on to show people how to continue *living* even after getting the diagnosis of a terminal illness. For his head-on, straight-forward, entertai...

Al Gore - Superhero

Apparently there was a greater mission in life for Al Gore than becoming President in 2000. Now as Nobel Peace Prize winner, Academy Award winner, bestselling author, activist and political icon, Al Gore has become one of the most respected and influ...

Featured Lenses on Famous People who Coped with Loss & Grief

These lenses feature people who have faced incredible challenges in the past and coped with grief and loss in a positive manner.

Anne Frank -- A TRUE Superhero

It is incomprehensible to imagine what Anne Frank endured in her young and short life nor is it possible to comprehend the terror that her family experienced. To me Anne Frank is without a doubt a true superhero of immeasurable proportions. On June...

Helen Keller -- A TRUE Superhero

I don't know about you, but Helen Keller faced some incredible obstacles in her young life. Not only did she overcome these obstacles, but she went on to become an accomplished, unique, and inspiring individual. How do I know Helen Keller? Well, like...

Newest Grief & Loss Club Lenses

This is a list of the latest lenses added to the Grief & Loss Club.

Selective Mutism, Anne Frank -- A TRUE Superhero, Helen Keller -- A TRUE Superhero, Stillborn Loss - For Those Who Have Lost A Baby And Need A Comforting Friend, Al Gore - Superhero

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Featured Lenses for Writing Condolence and Sympathy Notes and Letters

These lenses provide information, examples and advice on writing condolence notes or sympathy letters.

How to Write a Condolence Letter

Finding the right words to write a condolence letter or sympathy note may be challenging, yet the benefits can be immeasurable. A well-written, heart-felt condolence letter is a show of your support and sympathy for the person grieving the death of a...

How to Write a Condolence Note or a Sympathy Note

Taking a bit of time to write a condolence note or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort and provide a gift of healing for a friend or a loved one who is grieving a loss. According to research by Hallmark, Americans send nearly 125 mill...

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The Grief & Loss Club Book Resource List

This is a list of useful resources submitted by the Grief & Loss Club members.

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The Grief Club: The Secret to Getting Through All Kinds of Change by Melody Beattie

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Don't Ask for the Dead Man's Golf Clubs : What to Do and Say (and What Not to) When a Friend Loses a Loved One by Lynn Kelly

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Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul: Stories About Life, Death and Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One (Chicken Soup for the Soul) by Jack Canfield

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The Gift of a Memory: A Keepsake to Commemorate the Loss of a Loved One

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When there Are No Words: Finding Your Way to Cope with Loss and Grief by Charlie Walton

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Words for when there are No Words: Writing a Memorable Condolence Note by Deborah R. Chappa

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We witness each others' farewells after many forms of loss and we grieve, or struggle for words to comfort the grieving. Almost a century ago, American philosopher and poet, George Santayana wrote, "There is nothing sweeter than to be sympathized with." (The Life of Reason, 1905) This book is an easy-to-use reference, gently educating about various losses. Caring, non-judgmental and non-preaching condolence expressions are exemplified by sample letters where the use of writing tools called "Keys...0 points

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Featured Lenses for Coping with the Loss of a Loved One

These lenses were written by those left behind after the death of a loved one. They offer information for coping and hope that you too can survive the loss of someone close to you.

Anniversary Reaction - When Remembering Isn't Always a Happy Occasion

Coping with the anniversary of the death of a loved one, the loss of a public figure, dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina or the national trauma of September 11, 2001 can be difficult for the family, the friends...

How To Celebrate Mother's Day When Your Mom is Deceased

Is your mother deceased? Mother's Day can be a difficult holiday for those whose mothers have passed away. My mom died 13 years ago. I still miss her terribly, especially on Mother's Day. The first Mother's Day holidays -- without my m...

Grief and Beyond - There is Hope

Sponsored by:  LawOfAttractionSecrets.com This lens is created in memory of my magnificent eternal son Brian Michael Guthrie.  It is my intention to attract mothers and parents whose child has passed over to share the peace I have final...

Widowhood Sucks: How the heck do I start this lawnmower?

......and a hundred and one other things that I never expected to have to learn. I can picture the scene like it was yesterday. Rick, my husband, was watching CSI reruns sprawled on the bed and slowly drifting into a mid-afternoon nap. My youngest ste...

Featured Lenses on Coping with the Loss of a Child

These lenses all have information on coping with one of the most difficult of losses, the loss of a child.

Worldwide Candle Lighting - December 9, 2007

Every year, since 1997, on the second Sunday in December The Compassionate Friends (TCF) hold a Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of all children who have died too soon. On this day people around the world are encouraged to light a candle to so th...

My NICU Baby has Died: Now What?

Many parents consider the loss of a child to be the highest level of loss. The information on the site cannot take away the intense pain and sorrow you are feeling. Instead I offer information, resources and support that others who have been in simil...

Lullaby for Moms & Dads with Empty Arms

This song was originally written as a poem in memory of Gabe, by his Grandfather Jack Nester, in order to bring comfort to his father and me. Co-written and set to music by Elizabeth Montgomery, it portrays a beautiful picture of Gabe’s life in...

Featured Lenses on Coping with Miscarriage or Stillbirth

Helping Others Through Miscarriage

Miscarriage happens in about 25% of pregnancies (most very early on and un-noticed), yet it is rarely mentioned or discussed. This lens outlines my experience with the horrible world of miscarriage and what useful suggestions I have for friends and f...

Handling Miscarriage

Miscarriage happens in about 25% of pregnancies (most very early on and un-noticed), yet it is rarely mentioned or discussed. This lens outlines my experience with the horrible world of miscarriage and what useful information I have found. Please kee...

A Memory of Miscarriage

I was a bit older when I married the man of my dreams. At 30-plus years old, I had started to wonder if it would ever happen. Finally I met the one, and we got married shortly after we both turned 33. After a couple of years we thought it was about t...

Stillborn Loss - For Those Who Have Lost A Baby And Need A Comforting Friend

Mia Jenifer Moyer was born March 4, 2002. Oh, I miss her. I think of her often. I wonder what she would be doing now or what she would look like. Thinking back, I wonder how I made it through. However, I know why and you will see by reading my lens....

Featured Lenses for Children and Children's Losses

These lenses are for topics relating to children and helping children cope with losses.

Treasure for KIDS: Griffin's Friends, Texas Roadhouse Gives, What's an IRB?

~ When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure ~ My husband and I created Treasure for KIDS, our small business on eBay, with a social mission: to support our family's favorite charitable foundation, Griffin's Friends Childr...

Children and Grief

Children and adolescents are not immune to facing loss, death, dying and grief; they encounter loss and will experience a grief response. Much as we, as parents and teacher, might want to protect and shelter children and try to create a world for the...

Journey of Hearts - Grief, Loss & Transitions

  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Jo...

Children, grief and suicide loss

While the loss of a spouse, friend or child to suicide is devastating, the loss of a parent when a child is not yet grown has its own added difficulties. This lens was published to help surviving family members help children cope with and heal from th...

The Grief & Loss Club Resources for Helping Children Cope

This is a list of useful resources submitted by the Grief & Loss Club members.

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Help Me Say Goodbye: Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies by Janis Silverman

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Waterbugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children by Doris Stickney

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Tear Soup by Pat Schweibert, Chuck DeKlyen, Pat Schwiebert, Chuck DeKlyen, Taylor Bills, Pat Schwiebert

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Sad Isn't Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing With Loss (Elf-Help Books for Kids) by Michaelene Mundy

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The Dragonfly Door by John Adams

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Help children identify the beauty and hope in all cycles of life as they follow two insects, Lea and Nym, and the struggles Nym endures when her friend disappears. This is a tender story about loss and change, written to help parents express their views about life and death. <i>The Dragonfly Door</i> may serve many purposes, such as comforting a grieving child or providing facts about dragonflies. Beautifully illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson, the book is cherished by parents, grandparents and teachers....0 points

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Lifetimes by Bryan Mellonie

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The Next Place by Warren Hanson

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I Miss You: A First Look At Death by Pat Thomas

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When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them to have following a loved one's death. Titles in this sensitively presented series explore the dynamics of various relationships experienced by children of preschool through early school age. Kids are encouraged to understand personal feelings and...0 points

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A Terrible Thing Happened - A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma by Margaret M. Holmes, Sasha J. Mudlaff

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Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had bad dreams. And he started to feel angry and do mean things, which got hi m in trouble. Then he met Ms. Maple, who helped him talk about the ter rible thing that he had tried to forget. Now Sherman is feeling much b etter. This gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for childre n who h...0 points

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Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

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What's Heaven by Maria Shriver

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This treasure of a book, for people of all faiths, is a starting point for parents who must talk about the difficult topic of death with their children.<br />What should parents say when a loved one dies? Heaven is a difficult subject that always comes up at tough times, and Maria Shriver has written a very special book precisely for these stressful moments. <i>What's Heaven?</i> is the story of Kate, a little girl whose great-grandma has just died. She seeks answers, and her mother helps her learn about Hea...0 points

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Water Bugs & Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children (Looking Up) by Doris Stickney

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Featured Lenses for Coping with the Loss of a Pet

This lens feature personal reflections and information for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion pet.

In Memory of Ruger

Ruger graced this world on March 3, 1992 and on December 13, 2004 a piece of my heart went with her and is gone forever. Although she is gone, I know deep in my heart that from the day her daddy rescued her as such a little puppy so many years ago, sh...

Goldie and Me. Life with a Golden Retriever.

This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retriever!. He was our little man in a golden suit with a true heart of pure gold and we were priviledged to share...

The Loss of a Beloved Pet

The loss of a pet is one of the most difficult things a person can go through in their lifetime.  A pet to most people is just like a member of the family and when that pet dies, it leaves much sadness and grief.  Almost everyone at some po...

The Grief & Loss Club Resources for Coping with Pet Loss

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Saying Goodbye to Your Pet: Children Can Learn to Cope with Pet Loss by Marge Heegaard

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Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

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For Every Dog an Angel by Christine Davis

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For Every Dog An angel is a light, magical little book that honors the timeless connection between people and their canine companions. Written from the heart after the unexpected loss of her "forever dog" Martha, this charming book will bring comfort to anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to their best four-legged friend. For Every Dog An Angel is also a heart-felt way to welcome a new puppy or to celebrate a much-loved doggie friend.0 points

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Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski

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The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is Heaven's Gain by Niki Behrikis Shanahan

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Your pet has gone to Heaven, and is waiting to be reunited with you someday. As you read this book you will learn about: People who have seen their pets in Heaven through near-death, out-of-body, and deathbed experiences. You can look to your future with your animal companion family member. Realize Heaven is a very real place. Find out if there is recognition in Heaven. How you can overcome depression. Learn about a special white angel cat, and the miracle cross formed out of snow. Understand th...0 points

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The Legend of Rainbow Bridge by William N. Britton

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The Legend of Rainbow Bridge by William Britton has comforted the hearts and souls of countless animal lovers around the globe. Written for adults and children of all ages, Mr. Britton s healing words offer solace and comfort to those left behind when their beloved companions journey to Rainbow Bridge. This beautifully revised hardcover edition is filled with stunning new illustrations by Dandi Palmer and is a must for all who share their lives with animals of any kind.0 points

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For Every Cat an Angel by Christine Davis

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For Every Cat An Angel celebrates the timeless connection between people and their "forever cats." From the moment a kitten is born, the book tells us, a guardian angel watches over it, loving the kitten no matter which path it chooses in life. <p>Some cats are adopted into loving families and the angel is happy knowing her cat will always be loved and cared for. But sometimes the angel knows someone very special is waiting for her cat, so she sends the cat through the stars until it arrives at the...0 points

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Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira K. Anderson

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When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss by Emily Margaret Stuparyk

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Legacies of Love, A Gentle Guide to Healing from the Loss of Your Animal Loved One by Teresa L. Wagner

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<b>If you've given up hope that anyone would ever understand the depth of your love for animals, or your profound grief when you lose them, take heart. The support you've been yearning for may be right here. </b><p> With extraordinary empathy and love, The Legacies of Love audiobook brings all animal lovers a compelling message of hope and renewal during their time of loss. The author's healing and gentle voice leads the listener through a journey of understanding, grief and how animal loss is different.....0 points

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Featured Lenses Personal Stories of Loss

These lenses include personal stories or information about the lensmaster's loss and how he or she coped with the difficult experience.

Goldie and Me. Life with a Golden Retriever.

This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retriever!. He was our little man in a golden suit with a true heart of pure gold and we were priviledged to share...

Grief and Beyond - There is Hope

Sponsored by:  LawOfAttractionSecrets.com This lens is created in memory of my magnificent eternal son Brian Michael Guthrie.  It is my intention to attract mothers and parents whose child has passed over to share the peace I have final...

Widowhood Sucks: How the heck do I start this lawnmower?

......and a hundred and one other things that I never expected to have to learn. I can picture the scene like it was yesterday. Rick, my husband, was watching CSI reruns sprawled on the bed and slowly drifting into a mid-afternoon nap. My youngest ste...

In Memory of Ruger

Ruger graced this world on March 3, 1992 and on December 13, 2004 a piece of my heart went with her and is gone forever. Although she is gone, I know deep in my heart that from the day her daddy rescued her as such a little puppy so many years ago, sh...

How To Celebrate Mother's Day When Your Mom is Deceased

Is your mother deceased? Mother's Day can be a difficult holiday for those whose mothers have passed away. My mom died 13 years ago. I still miss her terribly, especially on Mother's Day. The first Mother's Day holidays -- without my m...

Featured Lenses Personal Stories of Loss

These lenses include personal stories or information about the lensmaster's loss and how he or she coped with the difficult experience.

Stillborn Loss - For Those Who Have Lost A Baby And Need A Comforting Friend

Mia Jenifer Moyer was born March 4, 2002. Oh, I miss her. I think of her often. I wonder what she would be doing now or what she would look like. Thinking back, I wonder how I made it through. However, I know why and you will see by reading my lens....

Pennies from Heaven

My Dad, Benjamin Omer Wells, Sr. died of brain cancer on October 18, 2006. He was a strong man and he fought it tooth and nail as long as he could but ultimately he was called home. Don't forget to bookmark this site and share it with friends and fa...

A Memory of Miscarriage

I was a bit older when I married the man of my dreams. At 30-plus years old, I had started to wonder if it would ever happen. Finally I met the one, and we got married shortly after we both turned 33. After a couple of years we thought it was about t...

Featured Lenses - Coping with Holidays

These lenses include ways of coping with the loss of a loved one during certain occasions - like holidays when the grief may be heightened.

I'll Be Home for Christmas - A Wish of Hope and Peace for the Holidays

The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," is a song about longing to be home with the ones that you love. Listening to this beautiful melody and lyrics is one way of being home for a bit even when you're far apart...if only in your dr...

Christmas and Grief

Traditions of the holiday season may be difficult to continue without the presence of your deceased relative or friend. You always have the option of developing new or modifying other traditions, or declining to do disturbing activities. Dedicate you...

How To Celebrate Mother's Day When Your Mom is Deceased

Is your mother deceased? Mother's Day can be a difficult holiday for those whose mothers have passed away. My mom died 13 years ago. I still miss her terribly, especially on Mother's Day. The first Mother's Day holidays -- without my m...

Holiday Blues - Feeling Sad, Lonely or Depressed During the Holidays?

For many people instead of the holidays being a time when "the days are merry and bright," they are more likely to be experiencing the blues for many different reasons. For some people the holiday season can be a very difficult time time of...

Are You Having a Charlie Brown Christmas?

Linus, I just don't understand Christmas. Instead of feeling happy, I feel sort of let down. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is one of my all time favorite Christmas programs. Five years ago as I watched the Charlie Brown Christmas special for...

Featured Lenses - Poems, Songs, Videos and Dance

These lenses feature some of the creative way of coping with loss through poems, through songs and through dance.

Josh Groban - Touching the Soul - Healing the Grieving Heart

The first time I realized the healing effect of listening to Josh Groban sing was watching him sing 'To Where You Are' on an episode of Ally McBeal in 2001. David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on Sep...

Journey of Hearts - Grief, Loss & Transitions

  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Jo...

Smile Though Your Heart is Aching

A simple strategy for how to survive those most difficult of days...just smile.  This lens includes a specially selected collection of videos with different versions of the classic song "Smile" written by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner a...

Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - A Poem, A Song and A Book to Comfort

This lens is dedicated to the favorite bereavement poem, "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" words of sympathy that have brought comfort to many since it was written. This beloved poem has also been put to music as a stirring song and most...

Death of a Mother

His Mommy Died Today (Please Answer Your Cell Phone Mommy) This poem is based on true story. Although I didn't personally know this beautiful boy, I was told of this eleven year old's pain over his mother's death. He kept calling his mother's...

Featured Lenses - Music Therapy & Thanatology

These lenses feature some of the creative way of using music to soothe and to help at the end of life.

Music Therapy - A Harmonious Complementary Therapy

According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.  Music therapy improves the quali...

Music Thanatology - Music as Therapy at the End of Life

Music Thanatology is the practice of using music to comfort, calm and relieve the suffering of someone in the final stages of life; it is using music to ease the passage of someone who is terminally ill or dying. Since Music has been a part of my lif...

The Grief & Loss Club Music Resources

This is a list of useful resources submitted by the Grief & Loss Club members.

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Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying (Wisdom of the World)

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Transitions

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Angel Voices

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Gifts of the Angels

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Sound Medicine: Music for Healing

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