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Five tips for supporting your grieving loved one over the holidays

Happy Holidays! Or are they? The holiday season is filled with twinkling lights and cheerful music, but this may not be reflective of how your grieving loved one is feeling. In fact watching people planning social gatherings and family parties may make your loved one painfully aware that someone who used to be part of their celebrations, is no longer here. It is normal to feel helpless when you’re trying to support someone who is grieving during the holiday season. We hope these 5 tips will help!

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Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Chelsea Ohlemiller

When it comes to being a Grief Coach affiliate, Ohlemiller says, “In a world of constantly evolving technology, I was so encouraged to hear about this text-based service offering grief support that is tailored to each person’s grief experience.” And no matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, Ohlemiller knows the value of ongoing support: “Grief Coach gives both new and experienced grieving hearts reminders, tips, and education to help support continued healing and hope. It makes grief feel survivable, especially when you feel like you have no one to talk to after a loss.”

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Children's hospital Bereavement Coordinator uses Help Texts to support grieving families

Healthcare providers are suffering from compassion fatigue and burnout. Gina Kornfeind, a Bereavement Coordinator and Social Worker at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, is using Help Texts' grief support program to help her keep up with the growing need for resources for patients' family members, colleagues, and her friends and neighbors too.

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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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What actually mattered in 2025

Everything became uncertain in 2025. But, as in grief, challenges can often give us a chance to test our mettle. When things turn upside down, we see what we’re capable of, and what our teams and companies are capable of, too.

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Grief5 min read

Accessibility and privilege in grief support

Most people don’t get the support they need after someone dies, and that is bad news for individual mental health, as well as for the development of healthy families and communities.

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Grief Coach on panel at Live Well Die Well Los Angeles

I can't wait to join this group of end-of-life innovators in LA. This rare event connects art, loss, grief, healing, movement, theatre, and how we all ultimately embrace life…and death.

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5 strategic reasons your donation organization should implement Help Texts for donor family aftercare

After the complex logistics of organ, tissue, or eye donation, donor families begin their grief journey, often with limited ongoing support. As donation leaders face increasing pressure to provide comprehensive aftercare while managing tight budgets and staff resources, Help Texts offers a proven solution that transforms your aftercare program's reach, effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

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Three texts to send a friend grieving the sudden, unexplained death of an infant or child, in partnership with Red Nose Australia

Losing a baby or young child with no explanation is devastating, and leaves parents and caregivers lost for answers. If you're unsure of what to say to someone whose infant or young child died with no explanation, these helpful suggestions from Red Nose Australia are a great place to start.

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Try One of These

You're here because you're overwhelmed and need something that helps right now. Here are 12 things you can try. Pick whichever one feels doable.

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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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Grief Coach5 min read

Grief Coach affiliates share small but meaningful ways to remember a loved one during the holidays

For many grieving people, the holiday season is a far cry from “the most wonderful time of the year.” The seemingly never-ending stream of parties, parades, and to-dos can make it harder than usual to set aside time to honor your grief.

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Most read blogs

Five tips for supporting your grieving loved one over the holidays

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Chelsea Ohlemiller

Children's hospital Bereavement Coordinator uses Help Texts to support grieving families

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

What actually mattered in 2025

Accessibility and privilege in grief support

Grief Coach on panel at Live Well Die Well Los Angeles

5 strategic reasons your donation organization should implement Help Texts for donor family aftercare

Three texts to send a friend grieving the sudden, unexplained death of an infant or child, in partnership with Red Nose Australia

Feeling Overwhelmed? Try One of These

How do you grieve properly?

Grief Coach affiliates share small but meaningful ways to remember a loved one during the holidays

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