If you have lost a loved one, friend or colleague, or experienced a trauma that has changed your life, it's normal and natural to grieve. The grieving process gives us time to reflect and find new strength that enables us to continue life's journey and regain peace-of-mind.

Understanding more about grief and the grieving process can help you heal, yet grief is frequently misunderstood and many misconceptions persist.

Check out some helpful handouts on the grieving process:

The Stages of Grief
Myths and Facts About Grief
How to Take Care of Yourself While Grieving
Loss Affects People in Different Ways
How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving

The Center for Grief & Healing is here to help…

For more information about children’s grief, visit our Children and Grief area.