Website Resources
Funeral/Memorial Products / Grief / PTSD / CISM / Funeral Planning / Support Groups
Funeral/Memorial Products
The Jonathan Field Collection- Firefighter Casket
http://www.jonathanfieldcollection.com/civil/civIntro.htm
Grief
Sweeney Alliance-Grieving Behind the Badge or HUGS
http://www.sweeneyalliance.org/
An organization that was founded to help people cope with a loved one’s death. This organization offers workshops. The website has articles, resources, and links.
GriefNet
http://www.griefnet.org/
More than 60 email support groups and two web sites, including a newsletter, memorials, bookstore, and more.
Memory Of
http://www.memory-of.com/
Online forums to discuss and receive support for those who have lost a loved one. One can also create online memorials of their loved one.
Adult Sibling Grief
http://www.adultsiblinggrief.com/
Assistance, resources and support for the siblings of those who have died.
Mental Health Net on Grief
http://www.mentalhelp.net/
Comprehensive listing of grief and bereavement information and self-help resources
Beyond Indigo
http://www.beyondindigo.com/grief/
Grieving Resources & Articles that include: What Is Grief?, Tips For the Grieving During the Holiday Season, Handling Grief Through the Holidays, Helping a Friend or Neighbor Cope
Support Officer
http://www.supportofficer.org/grief/index.htm
Great site geared towards the emergency services. Excellent articles and informative links.
Crisis, Grief, & Healing
www.webhealing.com
Information on recovering from personal loss, including a column, and book excerpts, from a psychotherapist.
Children’s Grief & Loss
www.childrensgrief.net
A website that is comprehensive in the care of children and grief. Articles, links, and resources just about children and grieving
The Most Difficult Journey
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/tmdj/
A Yahoo group for those who are survivors of suicide. Prevention, grief issues, and support.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mental Health-PTSD
www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-an06.html
Information about the disorder: an overview, diagnosis, treatments, booklets, magazine articles, and other resources.
Gift From Within
http://www.giftfromwithin.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals.
American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org
Background and treatment information with a bibliography and list of support organizations.
The Anxiety Network
www.anxietynetwork.com/ptsd.html
Links to current websites with information regarding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Critical Incident Stress Managment
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
http://www.icisf.org
An organization that is dedicated to the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress through the provision of: Education, training and support services for all Emergency Services professions.
Rescuing the Rescuer
http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/Health-and-Fitness/Rescuing-The-Rescuer--Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder-/11$55203
An article on PTSD and the affect on an emergency worker.
Funeral & Memorial Planning
Funeral Plan
http://www.funeralplan.com/
Funeral pre-planning services. Helpful information on how the process works, and what options are available.
The Funeral Help Plan
http://www.dragonet.com/funeral/main.htm
A consumer's guide to funeral arrangement, with all the scams and sales ploys covered. Includes a directory of links to help you make sound financial decisions in this emotional time.
Funeral & Memorial Planning
www.growthhouse.org/funeral.html
A comprehensive guide to best of the net resources for funeral planning and death and dying issues.
Support Services & Support Groups
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
www.firehero.org
An organization that works specifically with the families and departments that have experienced a line of duty death. Support services include the Chief to Chief Network, and family support.
Compassionate Friends
http://www.compassionatefriends.org
Assisting families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child.
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
http://www.selfhelpgroups.org/
A keyword-searchable database of over 1,100 national, international, model and online self-help support groups for addictions, bereavement, health, mental health, disabilities, abuse, parenting, caregiver concerns and other stressful life situations. Also lists local self-help clearinghouses worldwide, research studies, information on starting face-to-face and online groups, and a registry for persons interested in starting national or international self-help groups.
Grief Share
http://www.griefshare.org
Christian organization helps people locate local support groups.
HALOS
http://www.halos.org
Support resource for family and friends who have lost a loved one to homicide.
Other Resources
The Comfort Company
http://www.thecomfortcompany.net/
Words of sympathy do not come easily and comforting sympathy gifts are difficult to find. With this in mind, we have carefully selected or custom designed a meaningful collection of sympathy and condolence gift ideas with the hope of bringing comfort and remembrance to those who are grieving.
Example gift:
Firefighter medallion available
My Heart's Missing Link -- The only heart with a name and your story behind it.
Heart-shaped pendant (with a "missing link" and the birthstone of your loved one in the center) to wear as an external symbol of mourning and loss.
Books & e-Zines
Grief / Survivor Guilt / PTSD / Funeral Planning
Grief
Bereavement Magazine - A magazine distributed by Bereavement Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO.
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Grief in the Workplace - One of the many brochures and booklets offered by Bereavement Publishers.
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Swallowed by a Snake: The gift of the masculine side of healing
By Thomas Golden
This book is about loss and is meant to be a map and guide through such an experience. It will help both men and women understand the masculine side of healing and help men move through the pain of loss.
When Good-bye is Forever: Learning To Live Again After The Loss of a Child
-John Bramblett
An excellent book for parents that have lost a child. Offers words of encouragement, advice, and practical information.
A Journey Through Grief
-Alla Renee Bozarth, Ph.D
Gentle advice, reflections and inspirational thoughts on grief and grieving.
Talking About Death: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child
-Earl A Grollman
Rabbi Grollman is a highly regarded grief therapist. Of his many books on grief and bereavement, several, like this one, specifically address talking to children and teens about death.
Help for the Hard Times: Getting Through Loss
-Earl Hipp
A book specifically for teens discussing issues of grief and loss in a frank and helpful manner.
How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies
-Therese A Rando,. Ph.D
A thorough examination of the effects of death on a family, this book deals with the many different circumstances and relationships involved in the loss of a loved one.
Survivor Guilt
Survivor Guilt
-Aphrodite Matsakis
Most people who survive a traumatic event feel guilty -- especially if other people were killed or severely injured. This breakthrough book, by a psychotherapist who specializes in PTSD, shows survivors step by step how to overcome chronic guilt and related psychological problems.
PTSD
Why Am I Still So Afraid? Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
-John Barnhill
Comprehensive guide explains the complex symptoms of this treatable disorder. Written by a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.
I Can't Get over It : A Handbook for Trauma Survivors
-Aphrodite Matsakis
This book was written to guide survivors of crime, accidents, rape, family violence, and sexual abuse through the process of recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Now in an updated edition, this guide includes new information on suicide, traumatic memories, depression, guilt, and the new EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique.
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress : A Psychosocial Perspective on PTSD and Treatment
-Ruth Williams
Discusses normal and abnormal reactions to trauma, assessment and measurement of trauma, types of trauma, an integrative model of adjustment, and intervention and treatment.
Funeral Planning
At Journey's End : The Complete Guide to Funerals and Funeral Planning
-Abdullah Fatteh
A guide for planning a funeral for one’s self or for a loved one. This book also offers informative and reliable information on autopsies, collecting paperwork, disposition of flowers, even little known or misunderstood facts concerning foreign burials, and religious traditions.
In Memoriam : A Practical Guide to Planning a Memorial Service
-Amanda Bennett
An extensive planning guide to help ease the difficult responsibilities involved in memorializing a life that has ended. This book can be used for pre-planning, or can be an emergency manual when a death is unexpected. This is an excellent book for Chaplains to have on hand.
A Labor of Love : How to Write a Eulogy
-Garry M. Schaeffer
This book is a 96-page book that has helped thousands of people since 1995. It includes: a "How-To" section with writing tips and short-cuts; sample eulogies of famous people, including Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Princess Diana; poems for memorial services; and more. The book is available in paperback or as an e-mailed PDF file (delivered instantly). To order, go to
Remembrances and Celebrations: A Book of Eulogies, Elegies, Letters, and Epitaphs
-Jill Werman Harris
This book provides guidance in this profoundly important task. The book offers a wide range of examples of memorial tributes and expressions of bereavement drawn from both the famous and the obscure, from ancient times to the present.
Final Celebrations : A Guide for Personal and Family Funeral Planning
-Kathleen Sublette & Martin Flagg
Assists families who are experiencing the planning the funeral of a loved one. Answering the questions that families might have.