Grief Resources
Individual counseling, local grief support groups, and online websites may help in working through your grief.
Online resources include discussion forums, educational tools, and a community for people who are dealing with grief. You may find one or more of the following websites to be helpful:
Agape Christian Counseling
Agape Christian Counseling provides a safe place and opportunity for individuals to be heard, validated, and inspired with a sense of hope.
Location: Highland Church of Christ
500 W Highland Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
Phone: 618-553-2622
Email: agapechristian@hotmail.com
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
Time: Every Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Timber Creek Village
1302 W Highland Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
For more information:
618-544-7531 or 618-554-3181
Healing Hearts Grief Group
Offering support as you find physical, emotional, and spiritual healing and hope.
Time: Sundays from 2:30-4:30 pm
Location: Robinson First Baptist Church
301 S. Jefferson St
Robinson, IL
Contact: Sherri Bailey at 618-554-2411 or the church at 618-544-3214
Hope & Healing Counseling
Hope and Healing Counseling offers individual counseling sessions by Certified Counselor Angela Newlin.
Location: Robinson First United Methodist Church
201 W Walnut St
Robinson, IL 6245
Phone: (618) 469-1020
Email: angela_newlin@yahoo.com
Other Grief Resources
Web Healing
Web Healing offers grief discussion boards where you can talk with others who are grieving or browse recommended books on grief.
The Compassionate Friends
Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause), or you are helping those who have gone through this life-altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the grieving process as a parent.
Children & Grief
When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know how to help kids cope with the loss, particularly as you work through your own grief. By being open and honest, encouraging communication, and sharing your own feelings, you and your children can cope with painful times and begin your healing journey together.
The following links provide more detailed information on topics related to helping children and teens cope with loss.
Helping Kids Grieve
Sesame Street in Communities explores children's understanding of death and offers information about communicating, ideas for coping together, and ways to move forward with your children after a loss.
Helpful Children's Books
This list from Allina Health recommends children’s books that deal with different types of death and grief. With these books, you can start a meaningful conversation with your child and help them understand their feelings.
More Advice
Judith Acosta wrote an article for The Huffington Post containing advice and guidance from her book Verbal First Aid. It counsels parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain in various situations, including a loved one's death.
