Holiday Grief Advice: From Coping Skills to Honoring Love

The holidays can be an incredibly tough time when you’re grieving—I know because I’ve been there. For me, the season that once brought joy can now feel like a constant reminder of who’s missing. Over the years, I’ve learned ways to navigate the overwhelming emotions and create space for both grief and peace.

In this collection of articles, I share heartfelt stories, mindful practices, and strategies that have helped me and others cope. My hope is that you’ll find comfort and connection here, knowing you’re not alone in facing the holidays while grieving.

How a Holiday Grief Support Group Can Bring You Peace This Season
15 Heartfelt Ways to Honor a Deceased Loved One on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day with a Grieving Child? Here’s How to Help Them Cope
Navigating Thanksgiving After Loss: Finding Comfort and Connection
5 Steps to Communicate Your Needs During the Holidays with Difficult People
Balancing Coping Skills and Self-Care: Finding Resilience and Meaning During the Holidays
November 2024: Political Anxiety + Heather Stang’s Grief Events
5 Steps to Create Your 5-Minute Daily Self-Care Practice for Managing Holiday Grief
Free Grief-Sensitive Winter Holiday Planner: Worksheet Download To Help You Cope
Your First Thanksgiving Without Your Loved One
Coping with Halloween Grief: Surviving the Spooky Season
Grief Exercise: A Mindful Reset for the Transition into Fall
A Message for Grievers on Christmas Day
First Christmas: Navigating Your Holiday Grief
7 Tips to Support Grieving Children During the Holidays
5 Tips For Grieving During The Holidays
Grief Journaling Prompts to Find Wisdom for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Other Winter Holidays
Presence, Not Perfection: Navigating Holiday Grief
7 Tips To Cope with Difficult People & Holiday Grief
Podcast: Coping With Grief During The Holidays: Mindful Tips & Tools

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