Resources:
Shortcuts to Inner Peace - Feeling frazzled? Here are a few quick, practical techniques that create feelings of groundedness, serenity and just a little “peace and quiet”.  I call them Shortcuts to Inner Peace.

Coping with Grief Video with Ashley (3 min) - This is a short video designed to help grievers begin their journey through the grieving process.

ABC Meditation Technique (PDF)  - A simple and short meditation technique, as easy as ABC, to help you to relax and begin to cultivate a feeling of inner peacefulness.

Exercises for Grievers: A supplement to Transcending Loss -Exercises that build on the ideas described in my book Transcending Loss:  Understanding the Lifelong Impact of Grief and How to Make it Meaningful.

Five Myths about Grief (PDF  113kb)  - Five deceptive pieces of grief advice for all grievers to watch out for

Five Common Questions Grievers Ask (PDF 126kb)  - Five of the most frequently asked questions by people grieving the loss of a loved one

Coping with Grief During the Holidays (video) - Ashley discusses the challenges faced by grievers during the holiday season.  She offers solutions and comfort.

Synopsis of “Transcending Loss” (video) - Grief is a lifelong process of integrating loss and love.  Just because your loved one died does not mean that the relationship has died.  Watch and listen to Ashley discuss the main themes of her book Transcending Loss: Understanding the Lifelong Impact of Grief and How to Make it Meaningful.

“Divorcing Well” - An article on bringing Buddhist practice to divorce counseling.

“The Myth of Closure” - An article debunking the idea that one can achieve ‘closure’ to grief.  Ashley reflects on loss and love as an essential part of who we are.

Grief Links:
www.griefnet.org –  Helpful on-line support groups for grievers
www.death-and-dying.org — This is a website about death from a Buddhist perspective.
www.compassionatefriends.org — Website of a national organization for bereaved families after the death of a child (of any age or cause).

Divorce Links:
www.onejourneyconsulting.com — This organization offers support services to people going through a divorce (based in MA, USA)
www.divorceasfriends.com–  Ideas for divorcing in noncontentious ways.
www.blended-families.com –This website offers support for blended families.

Spiritual and Emotional Health Links:

www.breathing.com – Everything BREATH: newsletter, health tips, articles, links, free breathing test and more.
www.dailyom.com –Inspirational daily readings with an eastern religious orientation.
www.dailyword.com –Inspirational daily readings with a western religious orientation
www.pemachodron.org – writings and teachings by an extremely wise Buddhist nun (on meditation, peace, overcoming challenges, etc.)

Support Links:
www.journaltherapy.com– Ideas for journaling as a form of healing
www.judyringer.com – Workshops local to New England and writings to manage conflict and facilitate personal growth
www.relaxintuit.com – Ideas for managing stress
www.goodtherapy.org – Wonderful site that provides information about counseling and therapy as well as links to qualified therapists around the world.
www.wswcenter.com – A warm local community for women. This website informs you of their rich offerings.