Grief Resources

Coping with Grief and Loss: Complimentary In-Person & Virtual Grief Support at Madison Memorial Home, please see our News & Events page.

The death of someone we care about can be one of the most difficult experiences of life. Words seem inadequate to describe how painful the grief we feel can be. It is often much more challenging than we expect and than others seem to think. We understand and realize what some people have difficulty coping with a loss. The support of family and friends is so crucial during these difficult times, however, sometimes people may need the added support of a grief therapist. Families sometimes ask us to recommend one. We work closely with several and can provide you with a list of contacts upon request, or you may want to consider joining us at our grief support group at Madison Memorial Home. Sometimes talking with others that are also coping with a loss can be an added benefit.

These articles will help you understand something about grief and how we can help ourselves and others through the difficult process.

These articles were written by Dr Bill Webster, our Director of Grief Education, and are part of a comprehensive library available on our Grief Journey web portal. Dr Bill is the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for the Grief Journey. He earned his doctorate at the University of Toronto in 1990, and has been awarded the prestigious Fellow in Thanatology by the Association of Death Education and Counselling (ADEC).

Dr Bill`s knowledge of grief is not just in theory, but from a very difficult personal experience. In 1983, Bill`s young wife died suddenly of a heart attack, leaving him not only to cope with his loss, but also to raise his 2 sons, who were only 9 and 7 when their mother died. Dr Bill has become a recognised author, a renowned international speaker and seminar leader, and brings 30 years of experience in the field of grief support and counselling.

Understanding Grief

These articles will help you understand the grief you may be feeling and how you can cope when someone you care about dies.

10 Facts about Grief and Grieving
Understanding Bereavement

Coping with Loss

These articles will help you understand the dynamics of specific losses.

The Loss of a Spouse
The Loss of a Pet

Children and Grief

Loss from a Child’s Perspective
Helping Children Cope

Helping those who Grieve

How to Help Someone who is Grieving
How to Help Handle Special days and Holidays 

Coping with Complicated Situations

Grief After Suicide
Grief in the Workplace