Grief & Wellness
Grief is the word commonly used to refer to an individual’s or group’s shared experience following a loss. The experience of grief is not a momentary or singular phenomenon. Instead, it is a variable and somewhat predictable process of life.
From “Grief and Guilt” by Layne Prest (2024)
Life has its ups and its downs, its highs and its lows. Different people handle different situations in a multitude of ways. No matter who you are, no matter what you are going through, you are not alone. There is always some to talk to, there is always a reason to go on.
Resources to Help
The UCC Library has a number of resources to help you understand and process what you are going through. Below you will find a listing of some of these resources (articles, books, eBooks, & films). You can access these digital materials by clicking on the links and logging in with your 800#. For physical resources, please visit us during regular library hours.
Suggested Resources
Art Therapy Has Many Faces: With Judith Aron Rubin. Produced by Judith Rubin, Psychotherapy.net, 2004. Kanopy, www.kanopy.com/en/umpqua/video/94838.
Bovens, Luc. Coping: A Philosophical Guide. Open Book, 2021. eBook Open Access (OA) Collection, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=a461f73e-6607-3e5a-bcf6-ba3d16cf1693.
Crowley, David. Time to Grieve: Daily Devotional Essays. CreateSpace, 2013.
Doka, Kenneth J. Living with Grief: Before and after the Death. Hospice Foundation of America, 2007.
Fisher, Shelley, and Jennifer Jones, editors. Breaking Sad: What to Say after Loss, What Not to Say, and When to Just Show up. She Writes Press, 2017. research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=711fdf03-975b-3f5d-900d-3ec99a34640a.
Frydenberg, Erica. Coping in Good Times and Bad: Developing Fortitude. Melbourne University, 2022. eBook Academic Collection, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=5ca5f615-65cf-3ddf-a86e-b5db353022eb.
Guide to Grief and Healing: What Is Grief. Produced by Injoy Productions, Films Media Group, 2018. Films On Demand, fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=238702&xtid=284827.
Hooyman, Nancy R., et al. Living through Loss: Interventions across the Life Span. 2nd ed., Columbia University Press, 2021. eBook Academic Collection, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=28c84eac-41ef-3b03-b636-6de4264311dc.
How Your Brain Copes with Grief. Produced by John Medina, The Great Courses, 2014. Kanopy, www.kanopy.com/en/umpqua/video/5733551.
Powers, Susan. Ruthless Grieving: The Journey to Acceptance and beyond. Mystic Mermaid Publishing, 2015.
Prest, Layne A. "Grief and Guilt." Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, Salem Press, 2024. Research Starters, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=32798043-291b-36c4-b380-8d4e56883774.
Renzenbrink, Irene. An Expressive Arts Approach to Healing Loss and Grief: Working across the Spectrum of Loss with Individuals and Communities. Jessica Kingsley, 2021. eBook Academic Collection, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=249a17fc-6413-35ce-8854-6886d6889258.
Reynolds, Charles F., III, et al. Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder. American Psychiatric Association, 2023. eBook Academic Collection, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=80212623-a8bf-3f53-a261-ae1563871a61.
Volume 1: A Meaning-based Model (Grief Therapy Masterclass: Advanced Skills in Working through Loss). Produced by Psychotherapy.net, Films Media Group, 2023. Films On Demand, fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=238702&xtid=296271.
The Wellness Series: Coping with Loss - the Process of Mourning. Directed by Alan Chriest, TMW Media, 2020. Kanopy, www.kanopy.com/en/umpqua/video/10283948.
Yalom, Irvin, and Marilyn Yalom. A Matter of Death and Life. Redwood Press, 2021. eBook Academic Collection, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=f8fa8435-2c71-344d-bcf3-b2dbc0d225cb.
For further readings, see this section of the Douglas County Resource Guide.
Pride Month – Honoring LGBTQIA+ History, Voices, and Futures
June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, resilience, and ongoing contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride is not only a celebration of identity and love, but also a reminder of the continued fight for equality, inclusion, and visibility. The UCC Library invites you to explore a range of resources that support education, advocacy, and understanding.
Explore LGBTQIA+ History and Culture
Our digital and physical collections include books, eBooks, documentaries, and academic articles that cover LGBTQIA+ topics in history, literature, sociology, health, and education. Discover influential works by queer authors, explore landmark moments like the Stonewall Uprising, or learn about global LGBTQIA+ movements through:
Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies: Access scholarly content focused on cultural and social issues, including gender identity and sexual orientation. Check out this article on Campus LGBTQ+ around the nation.
Kanopy: Stream documentaries and feature films that highlight LGBTQIA+ stories, art, and activism. To Be Takei offers a heartfelt and humorous look at George Takei’s life, celebrating his journey as a trailblazing LGBTQ+ icon, actor, and activist.
Supportive Spaces for Learning and Dialogue
The UCC Library is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming space for all. Whether you’re researching LGBTQIA+ issues for academic purposes or exploring personal identity, we offer:
Inclusive Book Displays: Featuring fiction and nonfiction celebrating queer voices. Such as All Boy's Aren't Blue a Memoir/Manifesto
Private Study Areas: Respectful and quiet spaces for reflection, reading, or writing.
Educational Tools for Advocacy and Awareness
Education plays a powerful role in promoting equity. The library supports this with resources to deepen your understanding of gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and social justice, including:
Films on Demand: View educational content created by and for LGBTQIA+ audiences, like Drawn This Way, about artists and cartoonists.
ERIC: Access research on LGBTQIA+ representation in Choirs and other musical mediums.
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