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Grief Coach (Help Texts) welcomes new affiliate, Amy Fabian-Crump, CEO and founder of Dragonfly Vibes

Amy personally receives Grief Coach texts and knows the value of having simple, easy access to help after a loss. She says: "Support is critical to our healing journey and it can take many forms. The more we can make getting support easy for those grieving the more likely people are to take advantage of it."

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Grief Support2 min read

Meet four (more!) Grief Coach expert contributors

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the immense amount of grief people are carrying, but working with Grief Coach's expert contributors reminds me that there is more than enough compassion and wisdom to go around. I'm proud of the role our text messages are playing, in bringing expert knowledge and comfort to grievers, right when they need them.

Grief2 min read

How do you grieve properly?

There's no right way to grieve , and no deadline. Thanatologists explain what healthy grieving actually looks like, and why the pressure to move on too soon is the biggest barrier to healing.

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Loss of a Parent3 min read

5 Reasons Help Texts Is the Most Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift for Someone Grieving

Mother’s Day is a beautiful time to celebrate motherhood, but for people who have lost their moms, and mothers who have lost a child, it can also be one of the most painful days of the year.

Grief Support2 min read

Grief Coach and Keeper partner across borders to support people after a death

A new cross-border collaboration between Grief Coach and Keeper, makes it easy for people to share memories and support each other in their grief, safely and from a distance.

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Grief Support4 min read

Grief Around Job Loss: How Support Can Help You Heal and Rebuild

Losing a job is hard. Grieving the loss is a part of healing. And with the right support, that grief can also lead to growth. Help Texts is here to walk alongside you as you move through the emotions, regain your footing, and start again—on your terms.

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Pet Loss3 min read

Pet Loss Grief Support

As veterinary professionals, you chose this field because you care deeply about animals and the people who love them. Help Texts for Pet Loss is simply an extension of that same compassion you show every day in your practice.

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Grief Support1 min read

Virginia Mason's Grief Services team now offering Grief Coach subscriptions to their clients

Virginia Mason's Grief Services clients in Seattle can now receive personalized, text-based support from Grief Coach.

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Media2 min read

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate: Black Dress Consulting

Grief Coach is thrilled to announce our newest affiliate partner, Black Dress Consulting. Black Dress Consulting clients can now receive a discount on Grief Coach subscriptions, giving them immediate access to personalized, year-long texts for grievers and tips and date reminders for their supporters too.

Bereavement2 min read

The Ones Who Know Us Best: Sibling Losses

When a sibling dies, it's not just the physical separation. It's also the removal of daily moments. The calls, texts, laughs, and reassurances go away. It’s the conversations that only your sibling would understand, that are lost. For adults, losing a sibling means losing a retirement buddy, support taking care of aging parents, and the ability to share childhood memories. For children and adolescents, losing a sibling young can create losing a playmate and someone to read stories and share childhood with.

Grief8 min read

What should you avoid while grieving?

Grief is hard enough. Emotional avoidance, social withdrawal, and substance use can make it harder. Here's what the research says, and what to try instead.

EAP7 min read

How to build a bereavement program your employees will actually use

A significant portion of your employees are grieving at any given time, but are the bereavement benefits you're paying for actually working for them?

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