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Loss Resources
- Literature for Perinatal Loss
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Revised Edition: Surviving the Death of Your Baby,
Deborah L. Davis
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair after such tragedy. Deborah Davis encourages grieving and makes suggestions for coping.
Pregnancy After a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy After a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death, Carol Cirulli Lanham
"A 'must-have' guide for the devastated couple dealing with the many questions and fears that occur with a subsequent pregnancy." --Candace Hurley, Executive Director/Founder, Sidelines National Support Network
Miscarriage: Women Sharing from the Heart. Allen, Marie, Ph.D., & Marks, Shelly, M.S.
Handbook by two bereaved mothers focuses on helping mothers to acknowledge and grieve the death of their unborn child. The authors share their intimate feelings and those of the 100 diverse women whom they interviewed about maternal love, loneliness, confusion, responses of their partners and doctors, and obstacles to grieving.
A Silent Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss - Guidance and Support for You and Your Family,
Ingrid Kohn and Perry-Lynn Moffitt
A Silent Sorrow has long been considered the "bible" for families seeking emotional and practical support after a pregnancy loss.
I Never Held You: Miscarriage, Grief, Healing and Recovery (Volume 1) [Paperback]
Ellen M. DuBois
I Never Held You speaks to the heart of women, their families and friends who have either lived through the pain & grief after miscarriage, or who want to better support someone who has.
A Guide For Fathers: When A Baby Dies, Tim Nelson
Small, simple, and meaningful- for dads who are not only dealing with the feelings of their wives, but also suffer their own, unique grief.
Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing
(Thomas R. Golden, LCSW)
A book honoring the uniqueness of a man's path towards healing.
I find this material interesting and stimulating and feel it will fill a void in the literature about grief and gender differences. The material presents a fresh look into the uniqueness of a man's grief in a way that both men and women will find extremely helpful. -- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross M.D.
The Good Grief Club: A True Story about the Power of Friendship and French Toast.
Written by a bereaved mother, The Good Grief Club is the true story of seven women who discover that their new friendships have the power to heal the pain of losing their babies in miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.
- Bereavement Resources and Perinatal Loss Support Groups
SHARE National Office
Mutual support for bereaved parents and families who have
suffered a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
Provides newsletter, pen pals, and referrals.
(800) 821-6819
http://www.nationalshare.org
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth, Inc. (CLIMB)
Support for parents who have experienced the death of one or
more of their twins or higher multiples. Newsletter, information
on specialized topics, pen pals, phone support.
http://www.CLIMB-support.org
SIDS
National SIDS resource Center
Supports research, educates the public, and provides support network
http://www.sidscenter.org
SIDELINES
A non-profit organization providing international support for women and their families experiencing complicated pregnancies and premature births.
http://www.sidelines.org
RESOLVE
The National Infertility Association, is a non-profit organization with the only established, nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders.
http://www.resolve.org
- Articles/Blogs
Still Life 365
A beautiful blog dedicated to grieving mothers, fathers and family members.
The Fertile Source
Poignant essay by Cara Holman about her miscarriage experience that occurred between her first and second child.
Grief and Loss Observed by a Birth Doula by Kimberly Packard-Beck
In 2003 Certified Birth Doula, Kimberly Packard-Beck wrote this article on Loss and Grieving from the viewpoint of a practicing birth doula. It was written as an educational resource for other doulas to learn more about losses that may occur with birth and how to support to a client if she experienced a birth loss.
- Pet Loss
Companion Animal Association of Arizona
Scottsdale
Telephone: (602) 995-5885
Website: www.griefhealing.com
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University of California School of Veterinary Medicine
One Shields Avenue
Davis 95616-8747
Business phone: (530) 752-3602
HOTLINE PHONE: 1 (800) 565-1526
The Grief Recovery Institute
Beverly Hills
Telephone: (888) 773-2683 or (800) 334-7606
Website: www.grief.net
Pet Loss Workshops and Presentations
Julie D. Richard, RN, MPH
Grief and Loss Educator
PO Box 62
Carmel, CA 93921
Human-Animal Program and School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, Ca. 95616
Pet Loss Support Hotline
Phone 530-752-4200
Toll Free 1-800-565-1526
Monday to Friday 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. P.S.T.
Sharon Callahan
P.O. Box 1056,
Mount Shasta, Ca. 96067
Free Grief Counseling
Pet Psyc
Terri M. Austin, Ph.D.
Monterey, Ca. 93942
Pet Loss Counseling
Support for Animal Loss
Human Society of Santa Clara Valley
2530 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, Ca 95050
Phone 408-727-7845
Pet Loss Support Group
Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month
Santa Cruz SPCA
2200 7th Ave
Santa Cruz 95062
Phone 408-475-6454 or 408-688-4968
Julie Austin, Psy.D.
2425 Colorado Avenue, Suite 208
Santa Monica CA 90404
(310) 535-1360
A licensed psychologist in Los Angeles, who works with families, individuals.
Pet Loss Support Group
Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society
7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at
www.berkeleyhumane.org/Community/Pet_Loss.htm
For Pet Loss Support Group information call Roy Gesley, (510) 752-7757
or Jill Goodfriend, (510) 393-1359
Pet Loss Support Group
Betty Carmack, R.N.
Meets the first Monday of each month
For Details and Location call the San Francisco Spca at 415-554-3000
Pet Loss Support Group
Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Contact Cheri Ross at 707-527-9330 for details
Pet Loss Support Group
Oakland Humane Society
8323 Baldwin
Oakland, Ca 94621
Phone Carol Nobori at 415-569-0702 for details
Animal Health Foundation Pet Loss Support Group
St.Augustine by the Sea
1227 4th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Phone 213-559-3164
Pet Loss Support Hotline
Delta Society
Palm Springs Network
146 Pali
Palm Springs, Ca 92264
Phone 619-320-3298 for details
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Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Fort Collins
Telephone: (970) 491-1242
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University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine
Gainsville
Telephone: (352) 392-4700, Extension
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Sandra Brackenridge, MSW, BCD,LSW-P
E-mail: bracsand@isu.edu
Former counselor for Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine,
Current consultant for Idaho Veterinary Medical Association and their clients, and Professor of Social Work at Idaho State University.
Telephone: (209) 282-2546
No charge except the phone call.
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Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Chicago
Telephone: (630) 325-1600
C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline, University of Illinois
Urbana
Telephone: (217) 244-2273 or (877) 394-2273 (toll free)
snet.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/
Chicago Illinois VMA
708-603-3994 anytime
Calls will be returned 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Long Distance Calls will be returned "Collect"
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Bluegrass Pet Crematorium
868 Floyd Drive #102
Lexington, Kentucky 40505
Office (606) 367-1282
Pager (606) 330-8226
Fax (606) 367-1330
Email: Don.Simmons@Lgeenergy.com
Owner: Paul DeBoor
Member: International Association of Pet Cemeteries (IAPC)
Pet Loss Support Group
David Jones, D.V.M.
The Cat Clinic of Louisville
P.O. Box 4963
Louisville, Ky 40204
Phone 502-451-2673 for location
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Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
Grafton
Telephone: (508) 839-7966
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Pet Loss Support Hotline
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University, Suite G100
East Lansing 48824
Telephone: 1-517-432-2696
Hotline operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M., Eastern time. During the summer, on Tuesday and Thursday only.
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University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine
Minneapolis
Telephone: (612) 625-1919
The Broken Bond Pet Loss Hot Line/Support Group
Rochester
Telephone: (507) 289-8169
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Pet Friends, Inc.
Moorestown
Telephone: (800) 404-7387
St. Hubert’s Giralda
Madison
Telephone: (973) 377-7094
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Capitol Region Pet Loss Network
Albany
Telephone: (518) 448-5677
Animal Medical Center
New York
Telephone: (212) 838-8100
ASPCA
New York
Telephone: (212) 876-7700
Bide-A-Wee Foundation
New York
Telephone: (212) 532-6395
Cornell University
Ithaca
Telephone: (607) 253-3932
The Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd Street, Manhattan
Human Resources Office
New York City
Phone 212-838-8100
Barbara Myers
29 Lyman Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
718-720-5548
Certified Grief Therapist
First Consultation is available without cost.
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Ohio State University
Columbus
Telephone: (614) 292-1823
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Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Pet Loss Support Services.
Providing free pet loss support groups in the Portland, Oregon area since 1986.
Telephone: (503) 234-2061.
Email: etjournl@teleport.com
Visit their website at www.dovelewis.org
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Healing Works: Specialized counseling for grief and loss, pet therapy available.
1644 W. Walnut Street, rear
Allentown, PA 18102
Telephone: 610-432-2168
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia
Telephone: (215) 898-4525
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Elaine Winter, LCSW
1414 E 4500 S Suite 4
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Telepone: 801-272-9555
Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Pet Bereavement Counseling
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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburgh
Telephone: (540) 231-8038
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The Rainbow Passage, Pet Loss Support and Bereavement Center
Grafton, WI
Telephone: (414) 376-0340
E-mail: douglasc@execpc.com
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