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Coping Skill – Top 10 Books, Podcasts & YouTube Channels on Grief

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Books:

  1. “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion
  2. “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
  3. “A Grief Observed” by C.S. Lewis
  4. “Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss” by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKlyen
  5. “The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses” by John W. James and Russell Friedman
  6. “It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand” by Megan Devine
  7. “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl
  8. “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times” by Pema Chödrön
  9. “On Death and Dying” by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
  10. “The Book of Dead Days” by Marcus Sedgwick (a fiction book that explores themes of grief and loss)

Podcasts:

  1. “The Griefcast” hosted by Cariad Lloyd
  2. “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” hosted by Nora McInerny
  3. “The Widow Wears Pink” hosted by Carole Brody Fleet
  4. “Grief Out Loud” hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and others from The Dougy Center
  5. “The Mindfulness & Grief Podcast” hosted by Heather Stang
  6. “What’s Your Grief” hosted by Litsa Williams and Eleanor Haley
  7. “The Life Through Transitions” hosted by Dr. Bruce Thyer
  8. “Grief Refuge Podcast” hosted by David J. Tate
  9. “The Art of Dying Well” hosted by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP
  10. “Grief Dreams Podcast” hosted by Dr. Joshua Black

YouTube Channels:

  1. What’s Your Grief – Provides videos on various aspects of grief and loss, including personal stories, coping strategies, and practical advice.
  2. Dougy Center – Offers videos related to grief support, featuring discussions, interviews, and resources for children, teens, and adults.
  3. AfterBuzz TV – Their “Grief Counseling” series provides insightful discussions on grief, exploring different topics and experiences.
  4. Megan Devine – Megan Devine, a grief therapist and author, shares videos discussing grief, loss, and practical tools for navigating the grieving process.
  5. The Grief Recovery Method – Provides informative videos on grief recovery techniques, coping skills, and healing after loss.
  6. Sheryl Sandberg – Sheryl Sandberg, the author of “Option B,” shares videos on resilience, finding joy after loss, and navigating grief.
  7. The School of Life – Their videos cover a wide range of topics, including grief and loss, offering thoughtful insights and perspectives.
  8. The Grief Toolbox – Offers videos on various aspects of grief, including personal stories, coping tips, and grief support resources.
  9. Modern Loss – Features videos discussing grief and loss, sharing personal stories, and exploring different aspects of the grieving process.
  10. Hospice of Santa Barbara – Provides videos on grief, bereavement, and coping strategies, offering support and resources for those grieving.

Action:

Consume

Difficulty:

Easy

Speed:

Moderate

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