For communities

Resources to help build a community's resilience

Resilience has become a very popular concept in the educational and mental health fields. Some authors suggest that rather than identify the risk factors or deficits that could result in future problems, a prevention-based, resilience-focused framework is more effective.

Resilient individuals thrive and succeed in spite of what appears to be insurmountable odds. They are able to bounce back in the face of adversity.

But resilience does not always come naturally. It must be encouraged and built over time.

Father and daughter griefing

Impact of Grief

Father and daughter griefing

New survey on childhood grief reveals substantial

Supporting Grief and Embracing the Conversation

Supportive Organizations

Elderly women working on computer.

Free Digital Resources

NAGC Hero Toolkit
After a Loved One Dies: How Children Grieve and How Parents and Other Adults Can Support Them English e-booklet | Spanish e-booklet
Eluna National Bereavement Resource Guide: State by State Bereavement Listing
Speaking Grief: YouTube playlists on how to be a better supporter

COVID-19 Resources

The challenges of the pandemic go beyond physical health—it has had a profound impact on mental health as well.

Grief Resources

When grief overwhelms us, it’s nearly impossible to focus even on ordinary tasks.

Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative

It’s difficult to talk about adversity, but we must be ready to help children in your community feel heard.

Free materials for communities.

Download brochures and helpful tools to share with communities.