Discusses why people often jump to telling us to "get over" grief and why this is not helpful.

Discusses why people often jump to telling us to "get over" grief and why this is not helpful.

This article provides brief information about several topics including death and dying, impacts on mourning, disrupted, complicated, or prolonged grief, and others.

Grief often takes a lot of effort and drains out energy. This article explains why grief can lead to less motivation and slows us down.

Tumblr’s tag for grief support- a place people can post and possibly receive support.

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.

Narratives of people grieving for different reasons during the pandemic and coping with loss in isolation.

Stories of three families who lost a youth to coronavirus.

Article outlines 10 myths about grief including that grief works on a timeline and has predictable stages.

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.

List of 5 ways to cope with lifestyle changes such as developing a new routine and finding creative outlets.

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

List of emotion words.

Article gives an overview of death during the pandemic and how grief is complicated during this time. Then lists 6 copings strategies including naming your feelings and finding community support.

Description of 6 ways to support loved ones through grief such as plan a funeral, share happy memories, and avoid burdensome requests.

List of quotes about grief and coping.

"It’s not about me, it’s for everyone who’s passed away and suffering from this horrible coronavirus disease. My friend has died from the coronavirus. That’s why I wrote it."

Video poem written by children from around the world about their lifestyle loss during COVID-19. | 00:02:30

Article explores the approaches of psychologists in supporting children who have lost caregivers to coronavirus

Video and article investigating how the black community is more severely affected by COVID. | 00:05:10

A conversation with Reverend Amy Greene about coping with coronavirus grief. | 00:24:50

Article about the unique experiences of women grieving during the pandemic as well as the coping strategies they used to work through this grief.

Description of phone- based psychology intervention with bereaved families at an Italian hospital. Article also discusses strengths, weakensses, and challenges of their approach and makes suggestions for clinicians developing/implementing similar approaches.

Article outlines common grieving processes and the increased risk of Prolonged Grief Disorder.

Discusses the tensions families are feeling in lockdown and how to support children through grief.

An examination of the meaning of death through a coronavirus lens.

This article explores how grief is different when a loved one dies from unnatural causes. It outlines how this can lead to acute grief, which can lead to pathological grief.

Brief facts and tips about how children of different ages respond to grief.

Article covers some basics of what educators need to know to support students who are grieving.

Tip sheet of ways educators can support students through grief.

A an article outlining Living My Culture, an online resource available to support people grieving in their own language and culture. Describes how frontline workers can use this resource. *Not COVID specific

Grief experts discuss how healthcare providers and frontline workers can practice mindfulness with their patients/clients to cope with coronavirus uncertainty. | 00:45:23

Advice about coping with lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic including remembering the situation is temporary and setting a routine.

List of reactions to grief and coping strategies, such as delaying difficult tasks and exercising.

Links to BC resources for financial assistance, funeral homes, and planning.

Six experts explain how to recognize the many new faces of grief during a pandemic, with information on the connection between immigration and grief.

Discussion of how loneliness is affecting Canadians.

Narrative of a family's alternative mourning ritual.

Explanation of how grief has changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Talks about grief for loss of lifestyle and gives tips on how to cope like naming grief, and limiting social media.

This article outlines the subtle differences between grief and mourning.

Compilation of art done during the lockdown that expresses the emotions people are having in isolation.

Discussion of the addition of Prolonged Grief Disorder to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), which outlines all mental disorders

Article discussing the "tsunami of grief" and how grief literacy can help us support one another.

Discussion of the London memorial garden for victims of COVID-19 and the artists who created it.

Personal blog post about a family member who died from COVID-19.

Podcast episode outlining the Dougy Centre's tip sheet for going back to school during COVID-19. | 00:17:00

Narrative of a man who survived COVID-19 in Pakistan, but lost everything.

Narrative of a doctor trying to support others through COVID-19 while struggling with the loss of her own father.

Advice on how to support those close to us when they experience grief such as sticking around past the initial wave of support.

Article offers suggestions for clinicians in working with bereaved families. It focuses on the importance of using compassionate communication, how to assess risk, and when to refer.

Outlines how children and adults experience grief through a list of common reactions to loss.

When someone with an intellectual disability loses a parent through death, this is not just the loss of someone they loved, but also the loss of someone who is likely to be the most familiar with their needs, their likes and dislikes, and with whom they shared a trusting relationship.

Discusses how COVID enhances tragedy. Calls for National efforts to minimize grief impact by investing in virtual funeral services and phone programs for elderly bereaved to seek support. Info may be relevant to healthcare providers and frontline workers.

Literature review of 44 articles addressing bereavement and COVID-19. Article also demonstrates application of the Dual Process Model to bereavement care.

Information on bereavement leave in Ontario.

Article discussing elements of covid that lead to higher risk of complex grief and how professionals can try to mitigate these factors.

Joe Biden given memorial speech.

Interview with Jenny Delacruz, LPC, about how families (children and adults) can cope with the overwhelming emotions caused by grief. | 00:25:50

Exploration of collective grief and fear in the black community as a result of police violence. *Not COVID specific

Blog post about how grief is stronger when a person is taken before their time, such as in police shootings.

Book suggestions for grieving children based on child age and relationship to the deceased. Books must be purchased. *Not COVID specific

This resource does not directly address Coronavirus, but outlines some of the ways that financial grief can affect our lives and health as well as ways to cope.

Video of poem from a 10 year old boy about the bravery of front-line workers. | 00:00:58

Brazil has constructed a monument to those lost to COVID-19.

Visual art about shared space and social distancing.

Webinar about how to support your child in developing resilience and moving through grief. | 00:44:42

Article and podcast outlining the unique challenges of the California Latino community in processing grief. | 00:04:07

Article about how art can facilitate conversation and healing in isolation.

Detailed information about Canada's COVID-19 response plan including benefits available to individuals and benefits.

Collection of Canadian art that addresses grief and social distancing.

Article about how people are using poetry to cope. Includes a poem about pandemic life.

Explanation of declining mental health across Canada.

Tips for coping such as plan moments of joy, self-care, and connecting with co-workers.

Article duscusses the lack of universal bereavement care for families. Authors argue that the pandemic has illuminated the need for this universal care more than ever.

This article discusses how art can be healing and gives a list of suggested art therapy exercises for adults.

Study reports on self-disclosed levels of loneliness in the first few months of the pandemic.

Video module on how to make funerals meaningful for children during COVID. | 00:57:26

This video podcast outlines the unique challenges of those experiencing perinatal loss during Covid-19 and considerations for healthcare providers. | 00:37:58

Specific guidance is provided to educators on spontaneous memorials and the role of social media. It stresses the importance of involving students in memorial activities.

Fact sheet of the ways grief can be complex for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner. *Not COVID specific

This educational webinar for healthcare providers addressing the definition of complex grief and the challenges of being unable to visit loved ones. | 00:57:40

Review of knowledge about complicated grief in the wake of natural disasters and previous pandemics. Authors then make applications of findings to coronavirus.

This article provides educators information on how to discuss death with young students.

Outlines how educators can facilitate communication with families of bereaved students.

Article connects Covid-19 to types of grief such as complicated and anticipatory.

Connection of COVID-19 to complicated grief, anticipatory grief, and ambiguous loss.

Article about the importance of continuing bonds (maintaining a relationship with the deceased after death).

Module addressing how educators should remain in contact with grieving students' families and tips on how to properly make and maintain this contact.

This module addresses coordination of communication and services among all adults supporting a grieving student and how to ensure this coordination continues when children transition to a new grade or school.

Visual art series about living in isolation.

Link to download a workbook that families can use to process their grief together.

Interview with mental health expert on how to cope with grief of loss of lifestyle. | 00:18:00

General resource for those feeling stressed during the pandemic including managing addictions and anxiety.

Articles covering topics such as what to do when grieving and how to get help.

Kristen Beesley, mental health professional answers questions about coping with lifestyle loss during lockdown. | 00:03:02

This article is not directly related to COVID-19, but discusses how to deal with financial stress.

Article provides a definition of grief, some strategies for coping, some myths and facts about grief, and an overview of the Stages of Grief model.

List of tips for dealing with Covid-related grief, including recognizing your loss, and accepting your feelings.

Short video outlining some ways that you can honour loved ones who have passed. | 00:01:59

An infograph for firefighters about covid grief, covering topics such as facing grief and how pandemic grief is different.

This narrative explores how a woman is coping with the death of a loved one during coronavirus and how communities are an important element of the grieving process.

Video about how to cope with grief brought on by all of the changes in our lives due to COVID-19. | 00:18:46

Animated video outlining some ways to cope with loss of a job during COVID-19. | 00:03:18

Infographic depicting some symptoms of grief as well as coping strategy.

Article touches on a variety of topics, including how grief is unexpected and how to embrace the grieving process.

Discussion of how to identify grief, embracing the grieving process, connecting virtually, and other topics

American-based data depicting statistics of COVID-19 grief.

Description of how anxiety and depression might affect people differently during Covid and a strategy for coping- focusing on the difference between thinking and noticing.

Infographic for adults about coping with stress during Covid-19.

List of ways to cope with/address grief in isolation, developed by grief specialist Eugene Dufour.

Overview of the C.H.I.L.D model of supporting children through grief.

Infosheet focusing on the differences between physical and emotional wounds.

A story for children about moving through the stress of quarantine.

This fact sheet, in French, provides useful information about grief and trauma support services for those impacted by COVID-19 in the aged care sector.

Video module and article outlining Dr. Alan Wolfelt's six needs of mourning, with applications to the coronavirus. | 00:16:00

Presentation from Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes who explores what grief is and how to address it. | 00:58:24

This article covers the narratives of youths who have lost loved ones to coronavirus and the unique way they are grieving.

Explanation of how loss of routine has a negative impact on mental health.

This article defines grief and discusses how disappointment in our governments and the way they have handled the pandemic amplifies this grief.

Discussion of stages of grief, individual and community grief, and other categorizations of grief.

Descriptions of how the death rituals of many religions cannot be performed during coronavirus and how people are overcoming this.

Three families in three Indian cities share their stories of dealing with the loss of loved ones in the midst of a pandemic.

Dr. Katherine Shear discusses the link between coronavirus and complicated grief. | 00:39:04

Statistics from CMHA on mental health during Covid.

Article describes grief and reminds readers to make sure their basic needs are met and practice self-care.

Instagram displaying submissions of art depicting experiences during COVID-19, often experiences of loss.

Explanation of how public memorials remind people that deaths mean something and how they can help our communities heal.

List of 5 ways pandemic affects mental health including socioeconomic concerns and xenophobia.

This video podcast episode discusses art therapy for grief, why it is important and how how practitioners are practicing it virtually. | 01:00:52

Tips for employers on supporting employees experiencing grief including having clear bereavement leave policies and checking in on their wellbeing.

Conversation with Dr. Katherine Shear about how coronavirus is producing complex grief. | 00:39:44

Conversation with Dr. Katherine Shear about how coronavirus is producing complex grief. | 00:39:45

Connection of grief to feelings of disenfranchisement. Article then makes suggestions for clinical practice.

Reflections of a chaplain supporting youth through grief during COVID-19.

Booklet investigating the use of Indigenous storytelling for healing. Addresses general wellness, including grief.

This video module explains the impact of non-death loss. It discusses links to trauma, coping strategies, and understanding your limits with exposure to negative news.

This podcast episode addresses secondary losses such as lifestyle and finances. | 00:42:49

Experts discuss the concept of "grief leadership" and the importance of grief leaders in global crisis. | 01:05:15

Experts discuss the concept of "grief leadership" and the importance of grief leaders in global crisis. | 01:05:14

Outline of the financial benefits available to Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reverse poem by Dr. Ronald Goldenberg about lifestyle changes during Corona and the fear of getting sick.

Discusses what loss of lifestyle can look like and how its a form of grief.

Social isolation means people aren’t being provided the ritual of mourning, with serious mental health implications.

The stories of six families who lost a loved one.

Discussion of how Facebook support groups have been a great way for people to access peer support during the pandemic.

Explanation of how street art can help communities express shared emotion with examples of Covid street art.

Resources from the LA children's hospital for educators, including scripts for what to say on the first day back and tips for creating a supportive environment.

In this Q&A, Dr. Debra Kaysen, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with the Public Mental Health & Population Sciences Division, helps us better understand our communal grief and how to deal with the societal stress of COVID-19.

4 steps for dealing with financial stress.

Advice on how to cope with grief including talking about your feelings and remembering that grief looks different for everyone.

Includes downloadable links for resource booklets on palliative care with Covid-19 patients, Indigenous people, and others.

Poems addressing lifestyle loss and grief written by children.

A psychology professor answers questions about how to work through overwhelming feelings of grief.

Thid video podcast episode covers the best practices for frontline workers providing tele-therapy. | 01:06:49

Covers strategies for coping with stress from losing a job and having renter's uncertainty.

Provides considerations for healthcare providers about the increased risks for socially-disadvantaged groups and processes for working with this population.

Portuguese article about how COVID-19 grief is turning into prolonged grief disorder as well as information about changing funeral practices.

In this podcast episode experts discuss the impacts of socially-distanced grieving worldwide. | 01:32:55

Interviews with professionals in various positions such as academics and frontline workers about the challenges they are facing personally and professionally due to COVID-19. | 01:10:09

Conversation with a grief researcher about our assumptions about life and death and how we can find meaning in loss. | 00:50:54

Experts introduce the concept of "restorative retelling" as a way to process and cope with grief. | 00:49:19

Video podcast episode with grief experts discussing considerations for grief service delivery with youth. | 01:27:35

In this podcast episode experts discuss grief, loss, and suicidality. | 01:17:46

Article outlines the difficulties experienced by nurses on the front line and approaches that nurses can take to support themselves and each other.

This video podcasts shows a discussion between grief experts about the importance of positive thinking for coping with grief. | 01:32:08

Reflections from a palliative care physician including observations of grieving families whose loved ones died from COVID-19.

Explains how educators can navigate cultural differences in grieving practices while talking to students.

Video of the Dalai Lama giving advice on how to cope with loss. | 00:03:00

Narrative of an immigrant woman coping with grief during COVID-19 and political crisis.

Info sheet addressing how current loss can remind us of past losses with prompt questions to support people in reflection.

Descriptive study about the experiences of seniors grieving a loved one. Results show understandings of grief largely shaped by religion.

Podcast explores grief, death and dying in Indigenous communities, the circumstances that lead to the heavy losses they experience and how people are prioritizing the need for promotion of vibrant Indigenous life. | 00:42:00

Insight into the experiences of a palliative care chaplain and the challenges faced by those grieving from COVID-19.

This module covers how educators can prepare for the potential deaths of members of their school's community.

Advice for helping people develop new rituals to honour those who die during the COVID-19 era.

Supports youth in defining their "grief values" and using these to manage grief. | 01:01:25

Academic article exploring the negative outcomes of loneliness among older adults in Canada.

Discussion of how vigils, tributes, and memorials have been carried out online for the Disability Day of Mourning under pandemic restrictions.

Infographic depicting suggestions for things to do and not do when supporting someone through grief.

Discussion about whether Canada requires a Minister of Loneliness, to attend to growing rates of loneliness among the population.

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Videos with guided activities for children to work through grief. Activities are mostly art-centred and various wellness challenges.

This worksheet helps people work through the meanings of their dreams in relation to COVID grief.

Overview of unique considerations of Covid grief and how to support others in building resilience.

Using a qualitative approach, this study aimed to examine the changing nature of death, dying and mourning among Muslims of Kashmir due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trial of a peer support program with older Chinese immigrants in Canada.

Article about how the psychological context of grief is different for the elderly.

This resource suggests reframing anxiety into a useful attribute and provides tips for managing anxious thoughts.

Covers a variety of topics such as trauma, dealing with stigma, and maintaining physical activity.

Audio recording of a webinar addressing multiple and complex loss. Guest speaker Eugene Defore is a clinical therapist and bereavement specialist.

Audio recording of a webinar addressing coping with the inability to be with a loved one in their final moments and as they pass.

Article details how communities of colour are disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

Video series focusing on the relationship between grief and faith. Topics covered include portrayals of grief in scripture and the way that faith shapes our views on grief. | 00:03:32

Narratives of families experiencing grief.

Narrative of a second-generation Pakistani daughter coping with the loss of her father through COVID-19. Available in written or audio. | 00:09:37

Examination of how social distancing leads to a higher chance of complicated grief.

Info on how to get financial benefits during Covid for physicians.

Booklet with descriptions of various diagnosable forms of grief and chapters addressing a number of populations including healthcare providers, family members, and individuals supporting themselves.

"Even as vaccinations make their way across the United States, the impact of the pandemic remains present for residents of long-term care and their loved ones."

Video of grief experts discussing access to free counseling services during the pandemic. | 00:15:39

Link to download pamphlet about coping with anxiety during COVID-19. Addresses physical sensations of worry, types of worry, and how to cope with worry. Available in 47 languages.

Rapid loss of patients and the need for them to continue performing their jobs is causing frontline healthcare workers to experience frozen grief.

This module provides practical advice on funeral attendance by children and implications for relevant school policies. 

CDC guidelines suggesting no in-person funerals and give recommendations for how to alter funeral practices to be safe.

BCCDC suggestions for hosting funerals with under 10 people.

This resource goes in-depth into the importance of funerals in the grieving process, how families can enact funeral activities at home, and how to include kids in these activities. It gives practical advice for how to support children in understanding/coping with grief.

Explanation of how the LGBTQ community's grief is often disenfranchised because of marginalization. *Not COVID specific

Examples of public memorials created for coronavirus victims.

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief.

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Chinese language version. *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. French language version. *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Hungarian language version. *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Italian language version. *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Korean language version. *Not COVID related

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Persian language version. *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Russian language version *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Spanish language version *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Vietnamese language version. *Not COVID specific

This guide was developed out of a caring interest to provide you with support and information as you are experiencing your grief. Tamil language version. *Not COVID related

Illustrations of people having good and bad days during lockdown.

This audio podcast goes over ways to start living your life again after a significant loss. | 00:56:10

Personal narrative about losing a job, house, and family member as a result of COVID-19.

Podcast of an interview with Leslie Barber, a grieving widow, about how she is supporting herself and her daughter through COVID-19. | 00:37:00

Interview with a man whose father died in India and the influence of the current Indian political climate on grief as well as grieving at a distance.

Guided explanation of how author used art to cope with the loss of a former partner. Images showing how you can follow along and also create your own pastel/grief piece.

Booklet with descriptions of what grief might look like, how to cope, and how to support others.

Module series covering a variety of topics like complex grief, planning virtual funerals, and spirituality.

In this article a Bereavement Coordinator shares some advice on coping with grief during the coronavirus outbreak. 00:05:45

Infographics about the symptoms of grief and strategies for coping.

This video module series discusses the experiences of palliative care workers during COVID-19. It explains how workers can support themselves, their colleagues, and their patients. | 00:59:11

This video module series discusses the experiences of palliative care workers during COVID-19. It explains how workers can support themselves, their colleagues, and their patients. | 00:59:11

This article outlines recommendations from psychologists, such as keeping social and naming grief.

This article explores experiences of children and young people’s death anxiety as a result of COVID-19, and the impact of the pandemic and death on staff working in care establishments, and how grief was reported in UK newspapers.  

Talks about impact of physical distancing on grief rituals, prolonged grief, and opportunities for psychology.

Article about the unique attributes of COVID grief.

Virtual gallery of art work created by black artists about experiences of grief and loss in the black community.

This resources directed at youth provides creative writing exercises for working through grief. | 00:43:33

Article about grief in old age aimed at seniors trying to cope. *Not COVID specific

Article outlines different types of grief and how to support yourself as well as any children in your life.

This presentation outlines supports, tools and approaches to grief and loss during a pandemic when in-person classes are not available. Discusses ways to support yourself and others. | 00:34:06

Seminar video about how to cope with grief over the holidays during COVID. Video focuses on self care and managing expectations. | 00:42:00

Tips and stories are shared to help those during the holiday season, who are grieving the loss of a loved one; an often difficult time of the year. | 00:41:42

Interviews and discussion of the coronavirus death toll and the challenges of being unable to physically visit with dying and dead loved ones.

Review of the definition of complex grief and argument that there may be a rise in this condition among older adults, because of their uniquely isolating circumstances.

Authors explore how grief affects older adults through the pandemic and make suggestions for mitigating prolonged grief disorder.

Survey data that shows society has the same level of grief overall, but the grief is more acute during Coronavirus.

Article covers a variety of topics like what is grief, why grief might be harder during corona, and how to overcome it.

Video explains grief through a series of characters who experience grief in different ways. It also gives tips for how to overcome grief such as taking time for it and practicing self-care. | 00:06:00

Article about the unique experience of supporting colleagues in returning to work after loss from COVID-19.

This video delves into how grief is bigger than only death and examines some of the emotions surrounding grief such as fear and anxiety. | 00:07:03

Establishes impact of covid on grief and suggests frontline workers can counter this grief through communication, advance care planning, and self-care practices.