Grief Healing: Coping with The Holidays: Suggested Resources 2024

[Last updated December 20, 2024]

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. ~ Albus Dumbledore

Holidays can be difficult to bear in the best of times, but even harder when you are in mourning. This is why, especially at this time of year, many community agencies offer programs specifically designed to help. I encourage you to look to your local hospice, healthcare organization or funeral home to learn what offerings and support services may be open to you over the holiday season.

In addition, the Internet is a rich and abundant resource where you can find and read any number of articles, books and tips aimed at helping you discover practical and creative ways to get through these difficult days. What follows is a list of links to many such resources ~ and if you know of any not listed that you'd like to see included, please feel free to add them in the Comments section below.

5 Suggestions to Cope with Grief During Holiday Season by Christopher Schilling

10 Coping Tips To Help If You're Grieving Around the Holidays by Jamie Ballard

10 Top Tips For Navigating Holiday Grief And Stress In 2024 by Bryan Robinson

Acknowledging My Grief and Gratitude by Barbara Karnes

A lesson in gratitude I wish I didn’t have to learn by Meg Walter

Comfort And Joy: How The Inclusive Manager Supports Grieving Employees by Simone Morris

Continuing Bonds and Making Deceased Loved Ones a Part of Holiday Seasons by Louise McOrmond-Plummer

Dealing with Grief This Holiday Season? by Michelle George

Death And Grief Are All Around Us – And This Time Of Year Is Hard

Empty Chairs: Grief and Joy during the Holidays by Nancy Berns

Finding peace in grief: 6 ways I’m honoring my uncle’s legacy after loss by Amara McAvoy

Four Techniques for Managing Grief During the Holiday Season by Alexander Poling

Getting Through The Holidays After A Loss by Ken Druck

Grief, loneliness, and holiday blues: how to manage mental health this festive season by Mica Thomas

Grieving at the holidays? Here’s how to help yourself by Marie Wilson

Grieving During The Holidays via HealGrief

Grieving During The Holidays via PeaceHealth

Here’s How To Lean Into Your Holiday Grief Healthily by Dominique Fluker

Holidays and Coping With a Beloved's Recent Death by Roni Beth Tower

How to be Thankful at Thanksgiving (after Child Loss) by Lisa Boehm

How to cope with grief at Christmas time by Niamh Delmar

How to Cope With Sadness Amid Holiday Cheer via Cedars-Sinai Newsroom

How to find joy when dealing with grief at the holidays via PeaceHealth

How to Support Grieving Children During the Holidays by Julie Kaplow

Making Peace With Annual Grief Triggers by Gina DeMillo Wagner

Navigating grief and loss during the holiday season by Chrystal Blair

Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season by Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin

Navigating Grief In A Joyous Season by Robin Olson

Navigating Grief Through The Holidays by Sydney Donnelly

Navigating The Holidays As A Grieving Father - Men's Grief Network Webinar

Navigating The Holidays in A Season of Grief by Todd Veenhuis

Reframe, rest and restart: Understanding holiday grief and coping mechanisms by Tehreem Khan

Seeking Comfort When Joy Is Hard to Find

Steps to Take When Coping With Grief as the Holidays Approach by Mary Spengleer

Supporting A Grieving Loved One On Holidays by J. Kim Penberthy

Supporting Grieving Kids During The Holiday Season by Susan Hamme

Surviving The Holidays by Fred Colby

Surviving The Holiday Season in The Midst of Grief by Karla Helbert

Tips to support the grieving during holidays by Kim Penberthy

Winter Heralds Higher Deaths and Grief by Kimberly Key

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