Last week I facilitated a Crafting your Grief session for the Islip Public Library. I, like most widows, find the holidays a bit of a challenge. During this session I provided the craft supplies and some resources. Today I’d like to share some of those resources to you, my readers.

Journaling

You can never go wrong with journaling. This resource is a 14-Day Holiday Gratitude Journal with prompts for reflections. “Research shows that is does not matter whether or not you talk about the things you are grateful for, but what matters is that you take time to slow down, reflect, and be grateful.

The Rights of a Griever

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A favorite poem/prayer:

• A Decembered Grief: Living with Loss While Others are Celebrating
• Empty Chair, The: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions
• Surviving the Holidays Without You: Navigating Grief During Special Seasons