Grief Resources
Wellspring
Bereavement Support
Wellspring offers free bereavement support programs for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. Their services include group support, one-on-one resources, and guided programs designed to help people navigate grief in a compassionate and understanding environment.
Books & Podcast Resources
Books can help explain emotions, spark reflection, and reassure young people that they’re not alone in how they feel. Below are some recommended titles for different age groups, plus additional book lists to explore:
Books for Younger Children
Tear Soup – A classic story that talks about grief in a simple, comforting way that kids can understand. Grief Watch
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief – A story that includes reflection and activities to help children remember loved ones. forjudeforeveryone.com
When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death – A straightforward, illustrated book answering common questions about loss. forjudeforeveryone.com
Young Adult / Teen Books
Fire in My Heart, Ice in My Veins: A Journal for Teenagers Experiencing a Loss - A guided grief journal with prompts to help teens process their feelings and experiences. 🔗 https://a.co/d/bv17w5U
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas - Offers teens clear, compassionate strategies for coping with grief. Center for Loss & Life Transition
Helping Teens Cope With Death - A practical guide covering how grief shows up in teens and how to navigate it. Dougy Center Bookstore
When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing - Designed specifically for teens dealing with the loss of a friend. Indigo
A Heart That Works - A deeply honest memoir about grief, love, and parenting after the loss of a child. Written with compassion and clarity, this book offers insight into grief while emphasizing the enduring power of love and connection.
A Heart That Works: Delaney, Rob: 9781954118560: Books - Amazon.ca
Podcasts
All There Is - A podcast about grief, loss, and love, featuring honest conversations with people who have experienced profound loss. Through personal stories and reflections, the podcast offers comfort, understanding, and reassurance to those navigating grief in their own lives.
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b1533130-e810-401d-9325-71a28cb9e0bb/all-there-is-with-anderson-cooper
(Available on Spotify and other podcast platforms)
YouthGrief.ca
Youth-Created Grief Support
YouthGrief.ca is a free, online resource developed by grieving youth, for grieving youth. It provides personal stories, insights, and advice from young people who have experienced loss and can help others feel understood and less alone in their grief journey. It also includes helpful ideas for finding support and coping with grief.