The following resources address the needs of family members/friends and healthcare/front line workers who are supporting others through grief during and/or related to COVID-19.
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Discusses why people often jump to telling us to "get over" grief and why this is not helpful.
Video about Grief Literacy, which refers to a person's knowledge about and ability to respond to grief. Speakers advocate for increasing grief literacy. | 01:36:00
Discussions of memorials commemorating the 215 Indigenous children found at a residential school.
Information about how the LGBTQ community is being disproportionately financially affected by the pandemic.
This empathetic advice from someone who has been there covers way to support your loved one while they are in the ICU during lockdown.
List of ways to support those close to you experiencing grief including validating their feelings and reaching out regularly.
Tips for helping seniors cope with loss. *Not COVID specific
Recommendations include remembering that grief takes place over time and recognizing triggers. *Not COVID-specific
Description of 6 ways to support loved ones through grief such as plan a funeral, share happy memories, and avoid burdensome requests.