Sometimes the right words don't take away our pain.

They simply remind us we don't have to walk through it alone.

A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer
Atlas of the Heart Brene Brown
Companioning the Bereaved by Alan D. Wolfet, Ph,D.
It’s Ok that You're Not OK by Megan Devine
Nonviolent Communication Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph,D.
The Wild Edge of Sorrow By Frances Weller

Children's Books

These not only help children, but also give parents, teachers, church leaders, and caregivers language they can immediately use in conversations.

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When We Have to Find Another Home

How You Can Walk Beside Someone Who Is Rehoming a Pet.

Grief, Together

Sep 153 min read

When Curiosity Outruns Compassion: How We Can Better Support Someone Grieving a Death by Suicide

When Curiosity Outruns Compassion: How We Can Better Support Someone Grieving a Death by Suicide.

Grief, Together

Sep 33 min read

🐾 Skye Says... Pet Grief is Real.

A pet’s love leaves paw prints on our hearts. And those paw prints are worth remembering.

Grief, Together

Aug 152 min read

When a Student Returns to School Carrying Grief: How educators can help grieving children feel seen, safe, and not alone.

How educators can help grieving children feel seen, safe, and not alone.

Grief, Together

Aug 84 min read

🐾 Skye Says…"What Should I Say?"

One of the first things I've noticed about humans is that when someone is hurting, everyone worries about saying the right thing. You know what I've learned? The people who are grieving aren't usually looking for perfect words. They're looking for people who are willing to stay. I don't have words at all. When someone is sad, I simply walk over, sit beside them, lean in, and let them know they aren't alone. Somehow, that seems to help. You can do the same. Instead of search

Grief, Together

Jul 151 min read

🐾 Skye Says...A Little Pause. A Gentle Truth. A Wagging Tail.

Hi, friend! I'm Skye, the Grief, Together therapy dog, and I'm so glad you're here. Dogs have a funny way of teaching people things without saying much at all. We notice when someone is hurting. We stay close. We listen without interrupting. We offer comfort without trying to solve the problem. That's what Skye Says... is all about. Each week I'll share simple lessons I've learned about showing up for people who are carrying grief and loss. Together we'll discover practical w

Grief, Together

Jul 31 min read

America at 250: Grief Has Always Been Part of Our Story. How We Respond Can Be Part of Our Legacy.

Grief is one of the few experiences every human being shares. Long before we had words like mental health, emotional intelligence, or resilience, people experienced grief. It has been present throughout every generation, every culture, and every corner of the world. Because grief is not reserved for death. We grieve the end of relationships, the loss of health, careers that never materialize, homes we leave behind, dreams that don't come true, financial security, friendships,

Grief, Together

Jul 34 min read