Grief Out Loud

by The Dougy Center

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Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Grief Out Loud is hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families in Portland, Oregon.

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April 17, 2025

When Grief Comes Home - Parenting & Grief

Hosts Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague discuss their book on parenting through grief and share practical tools for supporting grieving families in this interview

April 4, 2025

When You Lose Your Anchor People: Renée Watson & Making Space For Grief

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW243121525 BCX0"> What does it mean to lose your anchor people? In a short period of time, <a href= "https://www.reneewatson.net/about" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Renée Watson</a> experienced the death of her mother, her mentor Nikki Giovanni, and her childhood friend, Charnetta. Renée shares how these experiences influenced her latest novel for young readers, <a href= "https://www.reneewatson.net/allthebluesinthesky" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All the Blues in the Sky</a>, which follows 13-year-old Sage as she navigates grief after the death of her best friend. Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose recent book All the Blues in the Sky explores grief through the eyes of a young person. Her young adult novel, <a href= "https://www.reneewatson.net/piecing-me-together" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piecing Me Together</a>, received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor. Her children's picture books and novels for teens have received several awards and international recognition. Many of her books are inspired by her experiences growing up as a Black girl in the Pacific Northwest. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW243121525 BCX0"> We Discuss </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW243121525 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Experiencing multiple significant losses in a short period of time </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW243121525 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> The impact of losing "anchor people" in one's life </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW243121525 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> How Renée's mentor and friend, Nikki Giovanni, supported her as she grieved for her mother </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW243121525 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="list"> <li 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SCXW243121525 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW243121525 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"> Finding tangible reminders of love after someone dies </li> </ul> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163608642 BCX0"> Connect with Renée Watson </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163608642 BCX0"> Website: <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW163608642 BCX0" href="https://reneewatson.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RenéeWatson.net</a> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163608642 BCX0"> About Dougy Center </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163608642 BCX0"> Grief Out Loud is a production of Dougy Center, the National Grief Center for Children and Families in Portland, Oregon. For more resources, visit <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW163608642 BCX0" href="https://www.dougy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dougy.org</a> or email <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW163608642 BCX0" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email protected]</a>. </div> </div>

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Fifty-Seven Fridays: Myra Sack On Love, Loss & Grieving Her Daughter

Host Jana DeCristofaro interviews Myra Sack, author of Fifty-Seven Fridays, about transforming grief into a weekly ritual that honors her daughter Havi's legacy

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