Resources

• Suicide Support/Group Information

• Winter-Spring 2008 Activities Flyer (MS Word)

• Information About Grief and Traumatic Experiences (MS Word)

• Links, Resources and Hotline Numbers (MS Word)

• Grief Bibliography (MS Word)

• Video/panel discussion on grief and coping in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings. It is hosted by Chris Graham on WVPT's Virginia Viewpoints, with Dr. Cynthia Long Lasher, D. Min., Mr. Steven Winslow and Mrs. Crystal Graham. (30 min)

• Some things to know about grief

• Listen to a Radio Interview with Dr. Cynthia Long Lasher

• Listen to an interview with Dr. Lasher about her New Book,"Death is No Stranger: Helping Children Grieve."

Some things to know about grief

Grief is how people respond to loss. All people encounter loss in their lives. We experience loss through divorce, when we change jobs, lose relationships, see our children move away from home, deal with a chronic illness or physical condition, or cope with the death of a loved one, and deal with the realities of aging. People respond to losses by grieving emotionally, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Grief affects our relationships, how we function at work, and how we feel about ourselves. People often comment that they want things to "return to normal" following a loss or a crisis. Finding a "new normal" after a loss is often not easy. The staff of Shenandoah Valley Grief Services and Lutheran Family Services is committed to providing a safe place and a welcoming and nurturing environment for those who grieve.