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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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Burnout6 min read

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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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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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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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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Partnership2 min read

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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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.

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Grief5 min read

Rituals that help: small ways to remember

Grief rituals are small, intentional actions that help you honor someone who died and stay connected to them.

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Entrepreneurship2 min read

My heart is as full as my inbox

Feature articles by Employee Benefit News and NBC News have filled my inbox, and filled my bucket too. It feels good when your work is recognized.

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Grief Coach3 min read

Three ways Grief Coach texts help organizations deliver support for alzheimers and dementia

Losing someone to Alzheimer's or dementia is a heartbreaking, multi-faceted experience. Make sure your organization supports relatives and friends of people with Alzheimer's and dementia not only while their loved one is alive... but also after their death. Consider using Grief Coach text messages for bereavement support! Here's why: 1. We offer specific texts for death related to Alzheimer's and dementia. 2. We coach their family and friends with tips how to be there for them. 3. We save you time and postage by texting bereaved families reminders of your organization's events and updates.

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Grief Support2 min read

My meeting with CNN's nominee for "Hero of the Year"

Mary Robinson still has the sympathy card she received her neighbor 40 years ago, when her Dad died. Your vote can help her win $100K for her work in childhood bereavement.

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Grief Support3 min read

Meet four of Grief Coach's expert contributors

It's OK if you don't know what to say when someone dies. Grief Coach's team of expert contributors knows just what to say, and will send you tips & suggestions all year long.

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Most read blogs

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

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

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate, Educator's Heart Consulting

Grief Coach welcomes new affiliate: Black Dress Consulting

Rituals that help: small ways to remember

My heart is as full as my inbox

Three ways Grief Coach texts help organizations deliver support for alzheimers and dementia

My meeting with CNN's nominee for "Hero of the Year"

Meet four of Grief Coach's expert contributors

Our clinical review process

Our editorial team

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