Grief Support Online: Best Resources for Bereaved People
By CRYSTAL BAI •
The short answer: Online grief support — including virtual support groups, teletherapy, grief apps, podcasts, and peer communities — has expanded dramatically since 2020, making quality bereavement support accessible regardless of location or schedule.
Types of Online Grief Support
Virtual grief support groups: Organizations like Grief Share, What's Your Grief, and Modern Loss host online communities. Many hospices now offer virtual bereavement groups open to the public.
Teletherapy: Licensed grief therapists on platforms like Psychology Today, Open Path Collective, and BetterHelp offer virtual sessions. Look specifically for therapists who list grief as a specialty.
Grief apps: Apps like Empathy (which includes practical death administration support), Companion (from Michigan State's grief research group), and various meditation apps offer structured grief support.
Grief podcasts: "Terrible, Thanks for Asking," "Death, Sex & Money," and "Grief Out Loud" are widely listened-to resources that normalize grief conversations.
Finding the Right Online Support
The most important factor is fit — whether the community, therapist, or resource feels aligned with your loss and communication style. Many people use a combination of individual therapy, peer community, and self-paced resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best online grief support resources?
Strong online grief resources include virtual support groups (Grief Share, What's Your Grief), teletherapy platforms (Psychology Today, Open Path), grief apps (Empathy, Companion), and grief-specific podcasts that normalize bereavement experiences.
Is online grief therapy as effective as in-person?
Research shows that online grief therapy produces comparable outcomes to in-person therapy for most bereaved adults. Teletherapy also improves access for people in rural areas or with mobility limitations.
Can I get grief support without seeing a therapist?
Yes. Online grief support groups, peer communities, grief apps, and self-paced workbooks all provide meaningful support. Many bereaved people benefit from combining peer support with professional therapy.
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