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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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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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Bereavement7 min read

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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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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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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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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Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Educator's Heart Consulting

Educator's Heart Consulting uses emotional management strategies and trauma-informed teaching to help educators support their students, especially those who are at-risk, underprivileged, and under-resourced. Founder Cathy Peters also reminds teachers to tend to themselves through self-care, which is important now more than ever.

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National Public Health Week is an opportunity to recognize bereavement care as healthcare

April 3-9 is National Public Health Week, and an opportunity to recognize that bereavement care is healthcare. When we're grieving we're at increased risk for negative health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, sleep issues, illness, suicidal ideation and behaviors, and more. But when we receive even a small amount of support and understanding, many of us can avoid those negative outcomes. Here at Help Texts we are honored to be working with leading researchers around the world who recognize that grief-informed text support is an effective public health intervention.

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You’re grieving. You’re overwhelmed. But when people ask how they can help, you draw a blank

Are flowers and casseroles what you really want when you’re grieving? Probably not. Here’s how to get the invaluable support you need after a loss. I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my friend Alison the week after my husband died. I had just moved from the UK to Canada, and was getting set up in a hastily booked apartment. Alison asked me what I needed. “Nothing,” I said, unable to think straight about much of anything. “Do you have any sheets to sleep on tonight?” she asked. “No,” I said. “How about plates or utensils or food?” she continued. “No, I don’t have those either.” We laughed, and Alison proceeded to do the thinking for me. I was lucky.

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Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, The Grateful Death

Crystal Cannon Flores is an end-of-life doula who chose to pursue death care after being a caregiver for both of her parents. She says, "I confidently and wholeheartedly recommend Grief Coach to my clients because grieving is complicated and unique for each individual. Grief Coach teaches us how to support each other, how to speak to the grieving person, how to honor the departed and how to normalize the process—what a gift!"

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An inspiring conversation with Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, about loss, fear and love

Like so many people who suffer a traumatic loss, Ashley was devastated when her daughter died, but also felt isolated in the aftermath, as friends struggled to find the words or - worse - stayed away.

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Most read blogs

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

How to build a bereavement program your employees will actually use

What actually mattered in 2025

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

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

Grief around job loss: how support can help you heal and rebuild

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Educator's Heart Consulting

National Public Health Week is an opportunity to recognize bereavement care as healthcare

You’re grieving. You’re overwhelmed. But when people ask how they can help, you draw a blank

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, The Grateful Death

An inspiring conversation with Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, about loss, fear and love

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