Grief Resource Articles

These articles are meant to describe different types of grief; their intent is to help you understand your own, or to help you empathize with another person's grief.

These articles were written by Dr. Bill Webster, our Director of Grief Education, and are part of a comprehensive library available on our Grief Journey web portal. Dr. Bill is the founder and executive director of the Centre for the Grief Journey. He earned his doctorate at the University of Toronto in 1990, and has been awarded a prestigious fellowship in thanatology by the Association of Death Education and Counselling (ADEC).

Understanding Grief

These articles will help you understand the grief you may be feeling and how you can cope when someone you care about dies.

10 Facts about Grief and Grieving
Understanding Bereavement
When Grief Becomes a Mental Health Issue

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Coping with Loss

These articles will help you understand the dynamics of specific losses.

The Loss of a Spouse
The Loss of a Pet
The Guide to Pet Bereavement: What to Expect After the Loss of a Loved One

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