RPBF - Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families

Parenting While Grieving Can Be Difficult

If you are feeling stressed and maybe a little overwhelmed right now - rest assured - you are not alone.

Grieving is not just about the loss of a person

Grieving is loss. Everyone has times when they are hurting. You are not alone. And everyone can benefit from self-kindness. Self kindness is something everyone deserves. Take the first step toward being kind to yourself.

Welcome

What you will find on this website:

Resources to help promote resilient parenting for parents and caregivers of bereaved children and for service providers who help them on their journey.

Practical tools for parents and caregivers who are stressed due to COVID-19.
Information about training on Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families Program.
Blogs and Podcasts about the experience of parents and service providers.
Webinars, articles, and books with helpful ideas from experts.
Findings from our research with bereaved families.
How to support parents in use of Practical Tools.

Welcome

What is Resilient Parenting?

“Resilient parenting” refers to the many things that parents and caregivers do to help their bereaved children deal with their grief and thrive.
Research finds that parenting has a powerful effect on strengthening the resilience of bereaved children.
Our research has identified five key building blocks that parents and caregivers can use to promote resilience of their bereaved children.

Our Research

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Service Providers

We are here as a resource for those who are working with bereaved parents and caregivers. We’ve been privileged to work with many of you over the years and we hope that you will find the resources on this website helpful in the amazing work you are doing.

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Parents and Caregivers

We are offering parents and caregivers of bereaved children ages 6 and 17 whose parent has died to receive the online Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families program for free as part of their participation in the program evaluation project. Please click below for more information.

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Resilient Parenting Resources

We have many resources to help caregivers get their families through this COVID-19 season and beyond - a blog, podcast, books, and more. We’ll keep adding to our resources, so come back often and subscribe for updates below!

Resources