GRIEF RESOURCES

Often when I am with people who are grieving, I say that I wish there was a magic wand that would just take away all of their hurt.  Obviously there is no such thing as a magic wand.  But there are things that can lessen the pain.  Some of these strategies are to register for a support group, to book an individual appointment through Morse & Son or Morgan Funeral Home, or to educate yourself about the grief journey.  

The following is a list of local resources and materials dealing with grief.  Please feel free to phone Marny Atkinson (Continuing & Community Care) at Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Home- 905 356 3550 or email at marny@morganfuneral.com.

www.brcniagara@cogeco.ca or email:brcniagara@cogeco.ca

The Bereavement Resource Council of Niagara co-ordinates services in the Niagara Peninsula for the support and guidance of those dealing with the pain of grief and loss. Anyone who is grieving and needs help can call this number 905 680 6400 and Emily the coordinator will listen and guide that person into an appropriate group.  Many other services are also provided, thanks to the generous support of their patrons and individuals who believe in what they are doing.

www.BereavementOntarioNetwork.ca or email:info@BereavementOntarioNetwork.ca

The Bereavement Ontario network is a diverse group of organizations and individuals throughout Ontario who come into touch with grief, bereavement and mourning.  For some this happens through vocations while for others it is through volunteer work. They need, and are prepared to offer, support and develop interconnections.  The BON has a province-wide directory, which allows member to offer support that helps the dying and bereaved. 519 284 2230

Many of these books are available to borrow through Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Home Resource Centre. Please call Marny Atkinson for information- 905 356 3550.

- General Bereavement -

Any book by Dr. Alan Wolfelt is an excellent resource

How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies, Rando, Therese

Swallowed by a Snake, Golden, Tom

The Courage to Grieve, Tatelbaum, Judy

Grief: The Courageous Journey, Lang & Caplan

Living Through Mourning, Samoff Schiff, Harriett

Living When a Loved One Has Died, Grollman, Earl

When Bad Things Happen to Good People, Kushner, Harold

- Bereaved Spouse -

Beginnings: A Book for Widows, Wylie, B.

Being a Widow, Caine, Lynne

I Can’t Stop Crying, Martin & Ferris

Widows Journey: A Return to the Loving Self, Rose, Xenia

Wife After Death, Anderson, M.

The Young Widow: Conflicts and Guidelines, Ferguson et al.

Widower: When Men are Left Alone, Campbell & Silverman

When Men Grieve: Why Men Grieve Differently and How You Can Help, Levang, E.

- Bereaved Parents -

How to Survive the Loss of a Child, Sanders, C.

When the Bough Breaks, Bernstein, Judith

After the Death of a Child, Finkbeiner, Ann

The Bereaved Parent, Sarnoff Schiff, Harriet

Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Davis, Deborah

Miscarriage: Women Sharing from the Heart, Allen & Marks

Recovering from the Loss of a Child, Donnelly, K.

- Bereaved Children -

My Memory Book, Morgan Funeral Homes

Lifetimes: A Beautiful Way to Explain Death, Mellonie, Bryan

Fall of Freddie the Leaf, Buscaglia, Leo

Learning to Say Goodbye: When a Parent Dies, LeShan, Eda

Goodbye Grandma, Saynor, John K.

Niagara Public Health- Parent Talk Line, 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-0674

www.beagreatparent.ca

VIDEOS

To Touch a Grieving Heart, McIntyre Media

Children Die Too, Kinetic

Mainstream Videos

Sunshine Cleaners

Raising Helen

Reign Over Me

Ray

Shadowlands

Meet Joe Black

City of Angels

Message in a Bottle

Patch Adam

My Life