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Grief Support for the Moments You Need It Most
Some moments in grief are especially hard to navigate. You don't have to face them without support.
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and the moments when we need support aren't always predictable. Sometimes it's the first day back at work. Sometimes it's an approaching holiday. And sometimes, simply getting through the day feels impossible.
The Open When... collection from Peer Support Community Partners (PSCP) offers compassionate, practical support for these moments and more.
Created with an understanding of the many ways grief can show up in everyday life, these booklets offer gentle reminders, meaningful reflections, and practical guidance to help you navigate difficult moments at your own pace.
Whether you're grieving yourself or looking for a thoughtful way to support someone you care about, these resources are here to remind you that you don't have to have all the answers.
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You don't have to figure everything out today.
Some days, grief feels heavier than others. Even the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming, and simply making it through the day may require more energy than you have.
This toolkit offers gentle encouragement, understanding, and practical suggestions for meeting yourself where you are and moving through especially difficult days, one moment at a time.
Learn more: https://www.peersupportcommunitypartners.com/today-seems-impossible
Building a more compassionate workplace starts with understanding grief.
Grief affects every organization, but not every organization is prepared to respond. This interactive toolkit brings together lived experiences, practical guidance, and a five-part organizational reflection to help leaders recognize grief, evaluate existing practices, and identify meaningful steps toward creating a more supportive workplace.
Learn more: https://peersupportcommunitypartners.com/pathways
You can honor your grief while making room for what feels right for you.
Holidays, celebrations, and meaningful traditions can feel especially complicated after someone dies. You may feel pressure to participate, uncertainty about changing traditions, or sadness about the absence of someone you love.
This toolkit offers compassionate support for approaching the holidays with greater flexibility, honoring your needs, and finding ways to navigate the season on your own terms.
Learn more: https://www.peersupportcommunitypartners.com/holidays-are-approaching
Returning to work doesn't mean your grief is over.
Going back to work after the death of someone you love can bring unexpected challenges. Familiar routines may feel unfamiliar, conversations with coworkers may be difficult, and expectations about returning to "normal" may feel overwhelming.
This toolkit offers understanding, reassurance, and practical guidance for navigating the transition back to work while grieving.
Learn more at https://www.peersupportcommunitypartners.com/first-day-back-to-work
Support that Meets You Where You Are
Grief is deeply personal. What feels helpful one day may not be what you need the next.
The Open When... collection was created with this understanding.
Rather than telling you how you should grieve or offering a timeline for healing, these resources provide compassionate guidance for specific experiences that can arise after a loss.
You don't need to read them in order, complete them all at once, or do anything perfectly.
Simply open the booklet that speaks to what you're experiencing and take what feels helpful.
There is no right way to grieve. But there are ways to feel supported along the way.
For Yourself. For Someone You Love. For Your Community.
Sometimes finding the right words or knowing how to help someone who is grieving can be difficult.
The Open When... collection offers a meaningful way to extend care and support.
For individuals who are grieving: Keep these resources nearby for the moments when you need understanding, reassurance, or practical guidance.
For friends and family: Offer a thoughtful gift that acknowledges someone's grief without expecting them to feel better or move forward on anyone else's timeline.
For professionals and peer supporters: Share accessible, compassionate resources with individuals navigating difficult moments after a loss.
For organizations: Incorporate the collection into grief support programs, bereavement resources, employee support initiatives, or community outreach efforts.
Created by People Who Understand Grief
At Peer Support Community Partners, we believe that no one should have to navigate grief alone.
Our work is grounded in the power of lived experience, compassionate connection, and practical support. We understand that grief can affect every part of life and that meaningful support must recognize the unique needs, circumstances, and experiences of each person.
The Open When... collection reflects this approach: offering understanding without judgment, guidance without pressure, and support that honors each person's individual experience.
When You Need Support, Open Here.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You don't need to be ready for what comes next.
Sometimes, having a few compassionate words to return to can make a difficult moment feel a little less lonely.
Explore the Open When... collection and find the support that speaks to you or someone you care about.