Resources
While WPO support groups and events support those living in the DC Metro region, additional help may be found through the following resources:
Support for grieving persons may be found in a variety of formats; some will appeal and others may not. We offer the following as examples of what is available without prescribing or favoring one over another.
WPO Newsletter
The WPO Newsletter provides information on upcoming social events, conferences, grief groups and personal reflections drawn from our community. Sign up to receive the bi-monthly newsletter by calling 202-537-4942 or emailing info@wpodc.org
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Local Grief Organizations
Wendt Center for Loss & Healing | Grief & Trauma Therapy
Caring Matters
Books
It’s Okay You’re Not Okay, by Megan Devine
The Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion
Harnessing the Power of Grief, by Julie Potter
Understanding Your Grief, by Alan Wolfelt
Podcasts
Refuge in Grief, with Megan Devine
All There Is, with Anderson Cooper
Terrible, thanks for asking, with Nora McInerny
The Myth of Closure, with Pauline Boss
Hospice Organizations that offer Bereavement Support as part of their care:
Montgomery Hospice
Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Capital Caring Health | Grief Support in VA, DC, MD
Join Our Community
To stay updated on social events and conferences, and to receive our quarterly newsletter, register as a member of WPO by calling 202-537-4942 or emailing info@wpodc.org.
MEMBERSHIP IS FREE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE PARTICIPATION IN A SUPPORT GROUP.