Check our calendar for upcoming SEWGN meetings, trainings, and workshops. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hospice Foundation of America: 28th Annual Living with Grief Program Since COVID-19
FREE Virtual Webinar
Friday, April 23rd, 2021  11:00am-1:00pm
Optional: Virtual local panel discussion 1:00pm-1:30pm

Let's Talk Grief: Grief Intervention and Support During Covid-19
FREE Virtual Webinar
Tuesday May 25th, 2021   12:00pm-1:30pm
Optional: 30min Q&A after the presentations

EDUCATION

Book List


• Grollman, Earl.  Living When A Loved One Has Died. Boston MA:  Beacon Press. 1995.  The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
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• Hewett, John H. After Suicide.  Philadelphia PA: The Westminster Press, 1980.  One of the best books on suicide bereavement.  It speaks to the emotional reactions of this most difficult death.

• Kushner, Harold. When Bad Things Happen to Good People.  NY: Random House. 1981.  Rabbi Kushner wrote this book in reaction to his 3 hear old son’s diagnosis of a degenerative disease. It is straightforward and shares the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes including our relationship with God.

**For more books on grief, click here for a comprehensive Grief Bibliography**

Books for Children & Youth

  • Schwiebert, Pat and DeKlyen, Chuck. Tear Soup:  A Recipe for Healing After Loss.. A story for adults and children with pictures on every page.
  • Buscaglia, Leo. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf.  The story of Freddie and his companion leaves is an inspiring allegory illustrating the delicate balanced between life and death.
  • Grollman, Earl. Straight Talk About Death for Teenagers. Boston MA:  Beacon Press. 1993.  This author/rabbi offers “straight from the heart” information about the many feelings and questions a teen might have when someone they care about dies.

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