Death of A Loved One

Infant & Reproductive Loss Toolkit [Free Downloadable PDFs for Individuals and Professionals]

Navigating life, death, and loss can be overwhelming. Mental health professionals designed this toolkit for individuals, parents, caregivers, and families navigating perinatal and reproductive loss. Reactions to pregnancy and reproductive loss are as unique as fingerprints. Some can process the experience relatively quickly, while others experience unrelenting pain and grief. We hope that this toolkit…

Doug M – “Photographs”

Doug explains why photographs are so important in helping you deal with grief. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Shawn – “Loss of a Sister”

Shawn talks about his guilt and the loss of his sister.

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Lisa – How to support someone in grief

Lisa shares what was helpful from other people when she was grieving

John – My Story

John tells the story of his wife became ill suddenly and died

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

Mary S – Coping with multiple loss

Mary explains the challenges of dealing with the death of her partner and then her parents

Doodles

On the first anniversary, I invited people who would understand – friends who knew Marshal’s love of art, and his creative spirit. They all came.

I had copied several of Marshal’s doodles of incomplete characters and creatures, with some finished for the kids to color. I eagerly watched to see which doodle or drawing each person chose.

Krista’s Story

Krista tells her story and talks about getting the call that no parent wants to get.

Bryan – Vulnerability

Bryan talks about things are not always OK and that’s OK and things are going to get better

Krista – “Changes”

Krista discussed what has changed since her son’s overdose. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.