“I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul, and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place.”- Psalm 31:7-8
-
Articles
- Talking to Children About the Death of a Loved One by Mark Howard
- Help Your Teenager Lament by Christina Fox
- Parenting Grieving Kids Through the Winter Doldrums by Clarissa Moll
- Weeping Isn’t Wimpy: Teaching Our Kids to Grieve by Regan Branch
- Beyond All Understanding: God’s Promise of Peace in Every Storm by Tracey Rector
- Teaching Our Children the Gift of Their Tears by Anna Meade Harris
- I Am Coming Down: Mourning a Child While Waiting for Jesus by Seth Stewart
- If He Loved Me, Why Did My Dad Commit Suicide? by Alice Churnock
- How the Church Can Help Grieving and Broken Families During the Holidays by Anna Meade Harris
-
Podcasts
- Ask the Experts: Hurt, Help, and Hope for Grieving Teenagers with Clarissa and Fiona Moll
- Podcast: Dr. Gordon Bals on Discussing Grief with Teenagers
- Helping Kids Deal with Grief
“Hope” with Cameron and Lauren Cole (CPYU). Walt Mueller interviews Cameron and Lauren Cole about how they found hope in the midst of their grief following the death of their 3 year old son, Cam. Note: scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the podcast.
-
Books
What Grieving People Wish You Knew About What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts) by Nancy Guthrie. Drawing on her own experience with grief, Guthrie provides an invaluable resource for people who want to help people in mourning. A must-read for any pastor or youth worker.
Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy by Rooted’s founding chairman, Cameron Cole. “Weaving together their own story of tragic loss and abiding faith, Cole explores these 12 life-giving truths to offer hope and comfort to those in the midst of tragedy.”
Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison Warren. “Where do we find comfort when we lie awake worrying or weeping in the night? This book offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty.”
Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living With Grief and Thriving After Loss by Clarissa Moll. In Beyond the Darkness, Clarissa offers her powerful personal narrative as well as honest, practical wisdom that will gently guide you toward flourishing amidst your own loss.