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The Reality of Grief: When Secondary Loss Shows Up as a Gain
The Reality of Grief: When Secondary Loss Shows Up as a Gain
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Empathic Media | Founded by Lindsey
Empathic Media | Founded by Lindsey
Grief Literacy Resources by Lindsey
Learning Grief
Learning Grief
Learning Grief is a free online resource created to help you support kids and teens navigate the big feelings that come with loss. Whether you’re a mentor, co
Learning Grief for Educators | PBS LearningMedia
Learning Grief for Educators | PBS LearningMedia
Speaking Grief | Website & Resources
Speaking Grief | Website & Resources
Speaking Grief is a public media initiative aimed at creating a more grief-aware society by validating the experience of grievers and helping to guide those who wish to support them.
Speaking Grief | Watch the Documentary
Speaking Grief | Watch the Documentary
Speaking Grief is a public media initiative aimed at creating a more grief-aware society by validating the experience of grievers and helping to guide those who wish to support them.
Speaking Grief Blog
How to Write a Sympathy Card
How to Write a Sympathy Card
A well-written sympathy card is a way to offer acknowledgment, personalization, validation, and connection.
You Don’t Need to Be a “Feelings Person” to Support Someone Who Is Grieving
You Don’t Need to Be a “Feelings Person” to Support Someone Who Is Grieving
When it comes to grief, we often mistakenly think if we’re not “good with feelings,” we have nothing to offer a grieving person. That is categorically false. Emotional support is an element of grief support, but it’s not the only element.
Hosting Grief-Aware Gatherings
Hosting Grief-Aware Gatherings
Discussing grief and the holidays is tricky. Here are some thoughtful ways to include your grieving person in social gatherings while honoring their grief experience.
5 Myths about Children’s Grief
5 Myths about Children’s Grief
Most of us weren’t taught how to understand and navigate our own grief, much less how to recognize and respond to children who are grieving. Replacing myths about children's grief with reality can positively impact our effectiveness in supporting young people who are navigating loss.
Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, and Infertility
Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, and Infertility
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you’ve experienced this kind of loss or infertility, we see you. Your grief is valid. If you’ve never experienced this loss, there’s a good chance you know someone who has.
The Apologies Podcast
The Apologies Podcast
The Apologies Podcast
Interviews and Articles
One Last Stroller Walk - Navigating Pet Loss
One Last Stroller Walk - Navigating Pet Loss
Welcome to a special "podcast takeover" episode. This week, Lindsey Whissel Fenton, creator of Speaking Grief and Learning Grief, steps in to interview…
Op-ed: Grief literacy can change lives — Let’s start in central PA
Op-ed: Grief literacy can change lives — Let’s start in central PA
By LINDSEY WHISSEL FENTON, MEd, CT Special to The Gazette CENTRE COUNTY — In Pennsylvania, one in 11 children will lose a parent or sibling before they
Grief Dreams Podcast: Pet Loss and Other Life/Loss Updates
Grief Dreams Podcast: Pet Loss and Other Life/Loss Updates
Lindsey Whissel Fenton is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker, international speaker, and grief educator. In her current role as a senior producer and director at PBS/NPR affiliate WPSU, Lindsey focuses on projects related to grief, trauma, and mental health. She is the creator of Speaking Grief and i
Open To Hope Podcast: Lindsey Whissel Fenton on Self Compassion
Open To Hope Podcast: Lindsey Whissel Fenton on Self Compassion
Faith & Grief Podcast Episode 81 - Lindsey Whissel Fenton on her latest project Learning Grief
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Faith & Grief Podcast Episode 81 - Lindsey Whissel Fenton on her latest project Learning Grief
Open to Hope TV: Superhero Grief: The Transformative Power Of Loss
Open to Hope TV: Superhero Grief: The Transformative Power Of Loss
Open to Hope TV: Navigating Children’s Grief
Open to Hope TV: Navigating Children’s Grief
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