Grief and Technology

The internet - a 21st century tool for helping the age old challenge of grief.

There are scads of websites, articles, and resources offering support for caring counselors and teachers working with grieving kids. However, some of the online material I've seen is outdated, and/or based on inadequate research.

So, what are some reliable internet websites about grief? How about we start with one website I'm using today?

The Assocation for Death Education and Counselling, with its uplifting and fun name, is an excellent general site to start looking for articles and links. www.adec.org

ADEC has information about webinars, educational programs, speakers, conferences, articles, and links to some international hospice/bereavement programs, including Canada.

One of the links under 'For the Public' -> 'Coping with Loss' is The Dougy Center in Oregon. This national center has been a flagship for for grieving kids and families  for over 25 years. http://www.dougy.org . 

You might find this activity for stimulating articulation of thoughts and feelings helpful - http://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/activities/ . It has some great sentence stems you might want to try. If you find some that work particularly well, I invite you to share them with the rest of us.

Valentine's Day can be difficult if you've lost a love. If you are grieving and sad today, I hope that your memories bring some measure of  happiness as well.  I send you peace and a warm hug.




I'm off to Toronto tomorrow to celebrate my Mom's 80th birthday.

Until later, take care of yourself...Wendy