Coping with the loss of someone or even a pet in your life is never easy.  Be aware that each of us handles loss in our own way.  As a counselor I do not endorse or support any one "right" or "wrong" way to work your way thru grief.  However, I can say that in many cases people coping with loss will go thru stages or waves of emotion that can last anywhere from days, weeks, months or even years.  As a School Counselor I try to help people ask the right questions of themselves and find the resources that will help them thru their loss in the manner that best suits them.  Below are a few tips and resources that a variety of people have found helpful have found helpful in the past.  If one or all of these sites does not work be sure to come see me and we will seek out additional resources the meet your individual needs.    

• Quick Tips for Coping with Grief and Loss
• When does grief become depression?
• Common stages of grief and a few tips for working with children 

Local Resources

• Local Religious Organizations

Adult Grief Groups

• Grief Support Group in Herkimer
• Meets the third Monday of each month  from 7 to 9pm.
• Contact Pam Hess at 866-4590 to confirm the months meeting
• Suicide and Bereavement Groups in New Hartford - Contact 724-2221

Educator Resources

• Helping Adolescents Cope
• Helping Grieving Students at School

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