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Outcomes6 min read

The most underrated tool in grief care is text

Why small, sustained messages of care outperform the bereavement programs most organizations pay for.

An adult woman looking thoughtfully out the window with a coffee, navigating the grief of losing her mom as an adult.

Grief4 min read

Losing your mom as an adult

Grief looks different for everyone. There is no right way to grieve, and no timeline you need to keep.

Grief Coach3 min read

Four ways Grief Coach (Help Texts) texts help hospice organizations support bereaved families after a death

We were recently highlighted in a Hospice News article called "The Rise of Tech-Enabled Grief Care." Here are four ways Grief Coach helps hospice organizations and their bereavement teams support people grieving a death.

Sample Grief Coach support text: "Tomorrow will mark the 3-month anniversary of Jamie's death, and may be a
particularly difficult day for Ally. Reach out to Ally tomorrow if you can, and give her the opportunity to talk about Jamie if she wants to."

Hospice6 min read

How text messages can help hospices — and all of us — support our grieving loved ones

Now hospices can meet the growing demand for bereavement support with regular tips and reminders delivered via text Since launching Grief Coach, I’ve been asked time and time again if I find it depressing doing this work. The answer is always, always no. I don’t find this work depressing — in fact, I’ve never been happier at work than I am today.

Grief after a traumatic loss is like being under water

Bereavement5 min read

Grief after a sudden, unexpected loss

I've talked to a lot of people who can tell you the exact second their life split into before and after. The phone call. The knock at the door.

Manager talking with grieving employee at work

Grief Support6 min read

What to say to a grieving employee (and what to avoid)

When an employee experiences a loss, your first thought is probably about what to say.

Dr. Karen Wyatt, smiling, with gray hair and wearing a teal collared shirt

Partnership2 min read

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Dr. Karen Wyatt, creator of End-of-Life University

Dr. Wyatt is looking forward to sharing Grief Coach with people, especially those supporting grievers. She says, "I value the fact that Grief Coach allows each person grieving to name supporters who will also receive text messages. Many times I see friends and loved ones who have the best intentions of offering ongoing support to the griever, but day-to-day life gets in the way and they simply don't remember important anniversaries and occasions."

Grief7 min read

What should you do when a loved one dies?

Not sure what to do when a loved one dies? This guide covers early grief, practical tasks, and how to let people help, at your own pace.

A hand holding up a polaroid photograph of four smiling friends with a blurred background of a greenhouse, representing the cherished memories that remain during grief after losing a friend.

Grief7 min read

Grief after losing a friend

Losing a friend can be one of the hardest griefs to carry, partly because so few people around you know how to hold it with you.

Text Messaging4 min read

Crisis Text Line vs. Help Texts: Which is right for you?

When you're feeling overwhelmed, text-based support can feel like a lifeline. Two services, Crisis Text Line and Help Texts, both deliver text support, but serve fundamentally different needs. Here's how to know which one is right for you.

Dates in the calendar that are unexpectedly hard

Bereavement4 min read

The dates you didn't circle

You're doing fine. Then, on a random Tuesday in October, for no reason you can point to, you can't get out of bed. Grief isn't supposed to work like this.

A top-down view of a person wearing cozy clothes and slippers, resting their feet on a fluffy rug in the sunlight while holding a warm mug. This represents a much-needed moment of quiet rest and self-care for a caregiver grieving a cancer loss.

Grief6 min read

Grieving a cancer loss

Losing someone to cancer is its own kind of loss, shaped by diagnoses, waiting, and caregiving. Discover why cancer grief is unique, how to navigate the sudden loss of your caregiver role, and gentle ways to finally prioritize your own rest.

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