PSCP resource library
A place to turn.
A way to begin.
Words, tools, and connections for living with grief—and for supporting someone who is. Start with what feels useful today.
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Find a guide for your own experience, something to share with someone you care about, or resources for the people you support.
- Free guide · PSCP
How to Find Supportive Community While Grieving
Peer-informed ideas for finding connection after the death of someone important to you.
Read the community guide → - Free guide · PSCP
How to Cope with Grief While in Recovery
Support for navigating grief alongside recovery, stability, and connection.
Read the recovery guide → - Free guide · PSCP
Grief and Stigma: How to Navigate Misunderstanding
A resource for experiences of judgment, misunderstanding, or isolation after a death.
Read the grief and stigma guide → - Free guide · PSCP
Grief and Anger: How to Cope With a Natural Reaction to Loss
A guide to understanding grief-related anger and finding ways to respond to it.
Read the grief and anger guide → - Free guide · PSCP
How to Help Children Cope with Grief
Age-appropriate approaches to supporting toddlers, children, pre-teens, and teenagers.
Read the guide to supporting children → - Free guide · PSCP
How to Take Time to Grieve
Ideas for advocating for the time, space, and support you need while grieving.
Read the guide to taking time → - Free guide · PSCP
Mindfulness in Grief
An introduction to mindfulness practices you can consider at your own pace.
Read the mindfulness guide → - Free guide · PSCP
Holidays, Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Special Events
Support for navigating meaningful dates and traditions after a death.
Read the guide to meaningful dates → - Workshops · See individual listings for cost
Learn more about grief
Live and recorded psychoeducational workshops for bereaved people and those who support them.
Browse grief workshops → - Free report · PSCP
Beyond Bereavement Leave
Findings from PSCP’s organizational survey about supporting grieving employees.
Read about and download the report → - External toolkit · SADOD
Facilitating a Virtual Peer Grief Support Group
A practical starting point for people facilitating—or preparing to facilitate—a group online.
Open SADOD’s virtual group toolkit → - Training · See individual listings for cost
Build your grief-support skills
Compare PSCP’s foundational trainings and find learning opportunities for you or your team.
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See all free guides →Connection without judgment
After a death related to substance use.
You deserve support that makes room for your person, your loss, and your experience. These outside organizations offer places to look for peer connection.
SADOD support group directory
Find in-person and virtual grief groups in Massachusetts, including groups specifically for people bereaved by a death from substance use.
Search SADOD’s group directory →The Sun Will Rise Foundation
Free peer grief support for people who have experienced a death due to substance-related causes. Visit the foundation for current groups and registration.
Find support through The Sun Will Rise →When you’re the person offering support
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Supporting a grieving child →Understanding grief and stigma →Find a guide to read or share →For a group or workplace
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Compare PSCP’s two organizational offerings →Find learning and training →Use the virtual group facilitation toolkit →Not sure where to begin?
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