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Grief literacy for young people (video)
In this YouTube video, we explore the findings of an innovative research project focused on grief literacy for young people aged 14-24. Young people often face grief but are frequently left without adequate support due to long waitlists, high treatment costs, and a lack of understanding and skills to navigate their grief. Discover what young people themselves believe is needed to build a world that truly acknowledges, validates, and supports their grieving process.
Youth Grief (organization)
Youth Grief has been developed — from content to art to design — by grieving youth, for grieving youth. It shares wisdom, experiences and advice from more than 30 young people who’ve been there, and know what it’s like to grieve when someone you care about has died.
KidsGrief.ca (organization)
KidsGrief.ca can help you understand how children (ages 0 to 18) grieve and how to support them as they face the life-limiting illness, dying and death of someone important to them. It also suggests ways to introduce children to the cycle of life and death long before someone they know is dying or has died.
The Heart and the Bottle (book)
By Oliver Jeffers
Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her...Then one day something happened that made the girl take her heart and put it in a safe place. In this deeply moving story, Oliver Jeffers deals with the weighty themes of love and loss with an extraordinary lightness of touch and shows us, ultimately, that there is always hope.
The Invisible String (book)
By Patrice Karst
In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string made of love. This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.
Grandad’s Island (book)
By Benji Davies
After the phenomenal success of The Storm Whale and On Sudden Hill, this new book by Benji Davies deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. Subtly told, this beautifully illustrated book tackles a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth.
Ida, Always (book)
By Caron Levis (Author), Charles Santoso (Illustrator)
A beautiful, honest portrait of loss and deep friendship told through the story of two iconic polar bears. Ida, Always is an exquisitely told story of two best friends—inspired by a real bear friendship—and a gentle, moving, needed reminder that loved ones lost will stay in our hearts, always.
Bernie’s Buddies (book)
Bernie's Buddies is a registered charity helping kids and youth live more fully after a death loss.