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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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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.

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Grief Coach2 min read

Grief Coach now available In Tagalog

Grief Coach's text-based grief support program is now available in Tagalog.

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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.

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Pyramid diagram of a public health approach to grief: Level 0 societal grief literacy and awareness at the base, then Level 1 general support and information, Level 2 extra support, and Level 3 therapy support at the top
Bereavement9 min read

The Swiss Army Knife approach to grief support: why one size never fits all

Adopting a Swiss Army knife approach means embracing a public health approach to grief care that recognizes different levels of need and different points of entry.

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Partnership2 min read

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Bevival

Bevival is part of a global movement aimed at increasing death literacy for the living.

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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.

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Illustration of a man holding a framed photo of his cat while holding an empty leash
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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Holidays2 min read

Halloween and Grief: When a Fun Holiday Feels Hard

Halloween may be an unexpected grief activator for you.

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Smartphone screenshot of a sample Grief Coach text message from Hospice of the Western Reserve, offering weekly bereavement support
Hospice4 min read

Hospice of the Western Reserve becomes the first hospice in the US to deliver grief support via text message

Bill Finn, CEO of Hospice of the Western Reserve, announces partnership with Grief Coach. "It is critical that we find innovative new ways to care for people after a loss," says Finn. "I'm proud that our bereavement team will now be working with Grief Coach to deliver personalized, text-based support to the many hospice families we care for each year."

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A person walking alone on a quiet forest path, symbolizing the complex journey of grief after a suicide loss.
Grief8 min read

Grief after a suicide loss

If you are reading this, you have lost someone you love to suicide. And your grief might feel like something you've never experienced before.

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A close-up of a person’s hands resting on an open handwritten journal next to a warm cup of tea on a wooden table, taking time for quiet reflection during the grieving process.
Grief7 min read

The grieving process: what happens when we lose someone we love

People will tell you that grief is a process. They mean well.

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