Coping with Loss

Likes, Shares, and Loss: How Social Media is Changing the Way We Mourn
Discover how social media is reshaping the grieving process. Learn why more people are turning to digital support networks and memorials.
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Bracing for Goodbye: Finding Strength in Life's Toughest Moments
The time leading up to death can be filled with emotion and unexpected changes.
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Busting Grief Myths: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Cope
Learn why we grieve, how grief affects us emotionally and physically, and what to expect after a loss, including the unique pain of losing a teen.
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The Empty Seat on the Bus: Grief Over the Loss of Future Life
For Margo Fowkes and many other parents who have lost a child, the fall ritual of “Back to School” can be a difficult time as they mourn the loss of a future life, one that their child never had.
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Archivist Finds Joy in Baking Headstone Recipes
Archivist Rosie Grant bakes recipes from headstones, blending history, humor, and heartfelt tributes. Discover how her unique hobby sparks conversations about death and celebrates life.
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Artist Finds Healing, Thread by Thread
After losing her mother, artist Lauren Altman used her art to make meaning of her experience with grief and loss.
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Daughter Makes Room for Other Grievers at Farm's 'Lost Table'
Discover how Portland urban farmer Stacey Givens turned her Sideyard Farm into a healing space for those grieving the loss of loved ones through 'The Lost Table.’
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Doodles Help Animator Find Joy
After losing his wife, animator Gary Andrews turned to daily doodles as a form of healing. His art helped him process grief and inspired thousands on social media.
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Famous Art Pieces About Death, Dying and Grief
Discover powerful artworks exploring death, grief, and mortality — from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works by Picasso, Munch, and Hirst.
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Barbara Karnes’ Self-Care Rituals for End-of-Life Workers
Hospice expert and author Barbara Karnes shares her insight about health, hospice and caregiver self-care and tips for rituals for renewal.
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Hospice Pioneer, Barbara Karnes Shares Lessons from 'School of Grief'
Barbara Karnes, RN, the "godmother" of hospice, shares insights from her personal journey through grief after losing her husband of 63 years. Discover her wisdom and the story behind her latest book.
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Coping with Child Loss: Funeral and Grief Support
Discover practical steps for planning a funeral after the death of a child, infant, or stillbirth loss, and explore supportive resources to help with grief and honor their memory.
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Coping with Grief and Loneliness After Loss
Learn how to cope with grief, loneliness, widowhood, and finding closure after a loss. Find tips for healing, staying connected, and moving forward with hope.
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