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Resources for the Bereaved
Please see the individual tabs on this website for grief resources and books that I recommend specific to your kind of loss.
For immediate help, see Grief.com, Griefshare, Open to Hope, Compassionate Friends and Red Bird Ministries (for child loss of any age), and Friends for Survival (suicide loss)
Explore the Grief Support Navigator Tool at https://www.
Walking With Someone Through Grief
If you’re supporting someone who is grieving, remember this: grief has no timetable. Love is forever, so loved ones are missed forever. Everyone grieves in their own way—there is no “right” way, and no set stages to get through. The well-known “stages of grief” were originally meant to describe the journey of those who are dying, not those who are left behind.
Your presence matters more than your words. The bereaved need your love and support, especially around tender times like anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays. And please—don’t forget the siblings. They are often overlooked in grief, regardless of age.
You don’t have to have the perfect thing to say. In fact, “I don’t know what to say” can be one of the most comforting things, because it’s honest—and it acknowledges the depth of the loss.
As Maya Angelou so beautifully said:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give is simply to show up—quietly, faithfully, and with an open heart.
Here I Am, Lord: What Now?
May I help?
When life is shattered by devastating loss, many of us find ourselves asking, “What now?” For some, faith remains a lifeline. For others, it feels distant—or even gone entirely. I accompany the bereaved in this space, where pain and questions run deep, helping them discern meaning, purpose, and hope even when the way forward seems impossible.
My own journey has taught me this: comfort comes, not from having all the answers, but from encountering the God who is already present in our suffering—whether we recognize Him or not. Through the mystery of faith, many come to see that He has never left their side, guiding them toward the path they are meant to walk.
I offer workshops, webinars, and seminars (virtual unless local) grounded in four principles:
- healing is never just our own work.
- discovering new purpose born from pain.
- letting compassion lead us outward.
- Biblical grounding that resonates with Christian grievers, while offering space for seekers and those unsure about faith.
Whether you come with faith, doubt, or a mix of both, we will walk together toward a place where grief is no longer the whole story—and where hope has room to take root again.
My certifications:
Peer-to-peer Grief Educator
A certified Grief Educator provides grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief. The certificate program I completed was designed and taught by world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler. Those of us who are peer-to-peer educators have lived experience with traumatic loss. We bring David's unique methodology, tools, and decades of experience to help people navigate the challenges of grief. I am available to provide individual or group help.
Red Bird Ministries Small Group Facilitator
Red Bird Ministries helps bereaved parents from loss during pregnancy through adulthood. Losing a child is an extraordinary cross to bear. We are humbled and honored to accompany you on your sacred healing journey.