Grief Library
We understand some people find strength in tough times through reading the words of others. For those people, we have an extensive resource library in our office waiting for you to peruse.
All of our books can be read in the office, or borrowed to read at home.
The list of books, with a description of what you will find between their pages, can be found here.
Booklets
We have a number of booklets available on end-of-life and grief available for download or by contacting our office.
What To Expect in the Last Days or Hours of Life (DOWNLOAD)
This book is designed to assist you in caring for your loved one during the last weeks, days and hours of life when your medical team has determined that only little time remains. Preparing for this time is important for all involved and families report that understanding what is happening during the process has been helpful, and knowing what to expect helps address fears and concerns that you and your family may have at this time.
Coping with Grief (DOWNLOAD)
We recognize that there are many different ways to cope with grief. There is no one “right” way to grieve and different coping skills might work for us at different times during the process. Sometimes having supportive information at your fingertips can provide comfort when other forms of coping aren’t available or stop working. This booklet which provides information and practical strategies for dealing with grief. Of course, not all of the coping suggestions provided here will work for everybody all the time, but we hope you may find something that is useful to you during this difficult time.
Coping with Grief – Kids Edition (DOWNLOAD)
This booklet is designed for grieving children and includes different activities and information to help them process their grief.
Coping with Grief – Teen Edition (DOWNLOAD)
This booklet designed for grieving teens and includes activities and information to help them process their grief.
Supporting Children’s Grief (DOWNLOAD)
A resource for adults, this booklet describes how children and youth may respond to a loss based on their developmental stage. It also includes information on what is important to children and youth while grieving and ways to offer support.
Coping with Grief – Pet Loss Edition (DOWNLOAD)
This booklet was developed as a resource for those grieving the loss of a pet.
HUG in a Box
Our HUG in a Box has information and activities that help support you through your grief after the death of someone you knew. It gives you space to process your thoughts and emotions, and will also help you to learn some coping strategies for the tough days you may be having now, and in the future. Hug in a Box is available for Children & Youth, Teens, and Adults.
Specialized Resources & Activity One-Pagers
Click on the squares below to download these helpful resources and activities:
Supporting Your Grief
Supporting Children’s Grief
Rituals at Home
Coping with the Holidays
Memory Ornament Activity
Advanced Care Planning
Please visit the websites linked below for more information on advanced care planning.
Community Education
Community Sessions
Part of creating a safe space for people to navigate their grief, is educating our communities about living with grief and supporting one another. We promote education and awareness about end-of-life and grief-related issues by connecting in communities within Colchester and East Hants. Information sessions have been given to church groups, community agencies, charitable clubs and organizations to share who we are and to answer questions about our programs and services.
Professional Development & Workshops
Our organization has advocated for both a client-centered and a non-judgmental approach to deal with end-of-life and grief. Training in this approach can be of benefit to anyone working in the healthcare and human services related fields. The focus of these sessions is to offer professionals ways to help others (clients, patients, families, etc.) for example, tools to help support grief or how we, as healthcare providers, can effectively cope with our own grief that naturally arises from working in these areas. Our organization provides workshops, and our skilled facilitators can customize programs to help meet your specific needs.
Please follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on our upcoming sessions, or contact us to learn more about how we can help your organization.