Summer Read 2020: Week Five: Grief and Loss: Resources

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Missed the discussion with the health professionals? Click here to watch a recording on our YouTube channel.

Session 5- Grief and Loss Click to download the handout given to participants.

Community Resources

Empty Arms
Perinatal (pregnancy and newborn) loss support group.
Where: Apple Hill Medical Center, York
Contact: 717-870-0369

In Between
Support group for young adults.
Where: Olivia’s House, 830 S George St., York
Contact: 717-699-1133

Olivia’s House, A Grief and Loss Center for Children
Support services for children.
Where: Olivia’s House, 830 S. George St., York
Contact: 717-699-1133

Pathways Center for Grief & Loss
Hospice and community care, grief and loss.
Where: The Ann B. Barshinger Hospice Center, York
Contact: (717) 793-2113 Toll Free: (888) 236-9563

Pet Loss Support Group
PetFriends online resources and grief counselor by phone.

S.O.S. Support Group (Survivors of Suicide)
Support group for survivors of suicide.
Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, Hanover
Contact: 717-633-1227

York County Libraries Books

Beattie, M. The Grief Club: The Secret to Getting Through All Kinds of Change
Devine, M. It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok: Meeting Grief & Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand
Hone, L. Resilient Grieving: Finding Strength and Embracing Life after a Loss That Changes Everything
Media, R., ed. Aftermath: Explorations of Loss & Grief
Noel, B., and P. Blair. I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping, & Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One
Seymour, J. The Road Ahead: Inspirational Stories of Open Hearts & Minds
Soffer, R., and others. Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief: Beginners Welcome
TerKeurstIt, L. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
Welshons, J. Awakening From Grief: Finding the Way Back to Joy 
Wright, N. Recovering From Losses in Life