The start of the semester has been difficult and laced with tragedy. As a community we mourn the passing Jaylin Rainford and Chiemelie David OkonKwo. If you or someone you know is struggling with the aftermath of loss, you are not alone. There are several resources to support you.
On Campus
- Counseling Services appointments are confidential and free of charge to Bryant students. Call (401-232-6045), email (bcs@bryant.edu), or make an appointment in person. You can find more information on their website.
- For people of faith, the Interfaith Center has people you can reach out to. Their numbers and more information can be found on their website.
- The Advocacy Helpline is available 24/7 and can be reached at 401-258-4209.
Online Resources
Print Books
The library has several books related to grief and mourning. Print books are currently on display on the first floor of the library. These books include:
- Meaning Reconstruction and the Experience of Loss edited by Robert A Neimeyer
- Lonely: Learning to Live with Solitude by Emily White
- Living with Loss, One Day at a Time by Rachel Blythe Kodanaz
- Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts by Guy Winch
- You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thích Nhất Hạnh
- Grief Demystified: An Introduction by Caroline A Lloyd
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb
eBooks
Books that you can access online include:
- How We Grieve: Relearning the World by Thomas Attig
- Dealing with Dying, Death, and Grief During Adolescence by David E. Balk
- You've Got This: A Student's Guide to Well-Being at University and Beyond by Rachael Alexander
- Helping the Bereaved College Student by David Balk
- We Get It: Voices of Grieving College Students and Young Adults by Heather L. Servaty-Seib and David Fajgenbaum
- The Self-Care Handbook: Connect with Yourself and Boost Your Wellbeing by Gill Hasson
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or in emotional distress, we encourage you to reach out for help:
- Call or text 988 (Veterans: Press 1, Spanish Line: Press 2)
- Chat available on 988lifeline.org/chat
- Visit 988lifeline.org for additional information