Grief and Bereavement Assistance
- Bereavement Support Group: Held at St. Eulalia’s. Topics include an overview of the bereavement process, signs and symptoms of grief, feelings associated with bereavement, and the uniqueness of each person’s grief experience. - 50 Ridge St. Winchester, MA - Phone: (781) 729-8220 Ext. 16 - LINK
- The Children's Room: Grief support services for children, teens, and families. Services are aimed at children ages 3-18 who have lost a parent or sibling, as well as for their caregivers. Runs support groups, teen programming, and referrals. - 1210 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, MA - Phone: (781) 641-4741 - E-mail: info@childrensroom.org - LINK
- From Grief to Growth: Helping Senior Parents Navigate Single Living - LINK
- Supporting Parents in their Grief, Transitions and New Relationships - When senior parents start to date again, it's important to respect their desire for companionship and happiness, while also being mindful of potential concerns like safety and emotional well-being; it's crucial to communicate openly with them, understand their motivations, and address any anxieties you may have as their adult child, allowing time to adjust to the new situation.
- How to cope when your aging parent starts dating or begins a new relationship - LINK
- Part 3 - Love, Loss and Laughs - Let’s Talk About Aging Parents - A Real Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations, by Laura Tamblyn Watts
- How do I cope with the guilt?
- What if my parent is toxic?
- Why is my parent getting divorced now?
- Do I have to think about my parent having safe sex?
- How can I help my grieving parent?
- How do I deal my parent’s new relationship?
