Support Resources

Books

For Young People:

You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk About Life After Loss by Lynne Ann DeSpelder & Carol D. Lewis – real stories and reflections from teens who have experienced grief.
Letters from the Grief Club by Alicia Sometimes – short, honest letters about grief, hope, and connection.
What’s Your Grief: The Teen Edition by Eleanor Haley & Litsa Williams – practical strategies, reflections, and stories for young people.
The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr – gentle exploration of loss for younger teens.
The Grief Recovery Handbook for Teens by John W. James & Russell Friedman – practical guidance for navigating emotions after a death.
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens by Alan D. Wolfelt – supportive exercises and reflections.
I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye by Brook Noel & Pamela D. Blair – real stories of grief from teens and young adults.

For Adults Supporting Young People:

Helping Teens Cope with Death by Edward Myers – guidance on supporting bereaved adolescents.
Bearing the Unbearable by Joanne Cacciatore – understanding grief and trauma.
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Lewis Herman – trauma-informed care and community support insights.
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach – cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion in difficult times.
The Mindful Way Through Grief by Sameet M. Kumar – mindfulness practices for coping with loss.

Websites & Organisations (UK-Based)

Cruse Bereavement Care – www.cruse.org.uk – support, information, and local services for bereaved children and teens.
Child Bereavement UK – www.childbereavementuk.org – resources for families and professionals.
Hope Again – www.hopeagain.org.uk – dedicated space for young people aged 12–25.
The Compassionate Friends – www.tcf.org.uk – support for families after the death of a child.
Winston’s Wish – www.winstonswish.org – specialist support for bereaved children, teens, and families.
YoungMinds – www.youngminds.org.uk – mental health resources, including grief and loss support.

Podcasts

Griefcast – hosted by Cariad Lloyd; explores real-life stories of grief in a compassionate, sometimes humorous way.
The Grief Toolbox – practical strategies for navigating grief.
Hope Again Podcast – stories and guidance for young people who have experienced loss.

Apps

Insight Timer – free guided meditations for grief, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
Headspace – mindfulness and meditation exercises for beginners and advanced users.
Calm – sleep, meditation, and relaxation tools.
Stop, Breathe & Think – check in with your emotions and get guided practices tailored to your mood.
Smiling Mind – evidence-based mindfulness programs for children, teens, and adults.
GriefWorks – UK-based grief app offering tips, reflective exercises, and reminders to support coping with bereavement.

Immediate Support

If you or a young person need urgent help: