The period of recovery is different for every person. There is no timetable for grief, so don’t compare yourself with others who have lost loved ones. Your life has changed and healing in your own way is important for the health of your mind, body and spirit. It’s normal for some days to be better than others.
At Ralph Schugar Chapel, we strive to provide the resources to help you with the grief process. Please, contact one of our staff to help guide you towards the information, support, or counseling options you may need.
Should you prefer an online source of grief resources; the following resources will also provide you with sound information to help you manage your feelings and emotions at this most difficult time.
The Center for Loss & Life Transition, founded by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, pioneers the “companioning” approach to grief support. Through workshops and seminars across diverse institutions, Dr. Wolfelt educates professionals and community members on compassionate ways to support those navigating loss. His mission is to empower caregivers with the skills to provide genuine and effective companionship through the grieving process.
A comprehensive bereavement resource and referral center that builds a more compassionate community through grief awareness, education, support and hope; creating a safe place where all who have experienced the pain of death may come to work through loss and learn to manage grief.
The Highmark Caring Place champions the cause of grieving children by creating awareness of their needs, providing programs for them and their families, and empowering the community to effectively support them.
Circle Camps’ mission is to offer grieving young girls the adventure and fun of living and playing together at overnight camp, while providing a supportive environment in which they can share their grief. Regular summer camp activities are just part of Circle. The program is unique in its integration of grief activities throughout the campers’ week. To be able to speak and cry about their losses, surrounded by the Circle community, is the greatest gift Circle gives to its campers.