Welcome to the Griefwords Online Library, brought to you by the Center for Loss and Life Transition, Alan Wolfet, Ph.D., Director. The Griefwords library contains a variety of resources for the bereaved and caregivers alike.

Helping Series articles
Concise and compassionate, these short articles contain practical advice for mourners and those who care about them.

Grief: General
These thoughtful articles provide guidance and direction for anyone touched by grief.

	The Journey Through Grief
	The Mourner's Bill of Rights

Helping Yourself with Grief
Someone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.

	Helping Yourself Heal When Someone Dies
	Helping Yourself Heal When Your Child Dies
	Helping Yourself Heal When Your Spouse Dies
	Helping Yourself Heal When a Parent Dies
	Helping Yourself Heal During the Holiday Season

Helping Others with Grief
A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. How can you help? The following articles provide many practical suggestions for helping others with grief:

	Helping a Friend in Grief
	Helping a Friend Who is Dying
	Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal

For and About Grieving Children and Teenagers
Children and teenagers have special needs following the death of a friend or family member. The following articles provide wonderful insight in helping children and teens understand express their grief.

	Helping Children Cope with Grief
	Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief
	Helping Children with Funerals

Funerals, Memorials, Cremation and Related Topics
The days following the death of a loved one can be filled with sadness and confusion. The following articles can help you understand the importance of the rituals surrounding death.

	Helping Your Family Personalize the Funeral
	Helping Create a Meaningful Eulogy
	Ten Freedoms for Creating a Meaningful Funeral
	Why is the Funeral Ritual Important?

For Hospices and Other Caregivers
Caregivers have special need of their own. The following article is designed to help caregivers take care of themselves as well as those who are suffering from loss.

The Awesome Power of "Telling The Story": Why I'm Proud to be a Grief Couselor

Lincoln's Premiere Choice in Funeral Service Care