David Kessler is a leading authority on grief and loss, drawing from his extensive experience with thousands of individuals facing life and death. Through his work, he has uncovered the keys to finding happiness and fulfillment, even in the wake of tragedy. He is the author of six books, including the bestselling Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. Kessler collaborated with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross on two books, including On Grief and Grieving, which expands on her five stages of grief. His debut book, The Needs of the Dying, was praised by Saint (Mother) Teresa.
The mission of this website is to foster grief education, exploration, and expression through both practical and creative approaches. It offers a variety of resources to help individuals understand and navigate grief and loss, guidance on supporting a grieving friend or loved one, and online courses on grief and how to assist those who are grieving. The site also offers education, training, and resources for grief counselors, volunteers, and professionals in grief-related fields and a podcast dedicated to grief and healing.
Kitchen Table Conversations hosts and helps others host free advance care planning webinars, webinars on End of Life Planning, After Death Care and Support and Grief Education.
The Center for Loss and Life Transition is a resource dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them. They offer trainings, death and grief certifications, events, and other books and resources for families. The organization is led by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, who has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors.
Words Matter: Suggestions for Supporting Those Who Grieve
This is an infographic from Soaring Spirits International with practical suggestions of what to say and not to say to someone who has experienced loss.