Rachel Saffer (she/her/hers) earned her Masters of Social Work from Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Starting as an office volunteer at Austin Grief, Rachel quickly grew to be an integral part of our team.
Rachel has experience in providing counseling to adults, teenagers and children who have experienced significant trauma in both group and individual settings. Rachel utilizes various interventions in her practice including therapeutic yoga, EMDR, and traditional play therapy. She believes in providing every client with a welcoming and safe environment so that they can work towards healing on their own terms.
ARTICLES & RESOURCES
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COVID-19 RESPONSE AND SUPPORT
ARTICLES FOR FAMILIES
Children's Printables Grief Resources
NACG GriefTalk School Resource Guides
Letting Children Share in Grief, New York Times Article
What Does My Grieving Child or Adolescent Need?
Helping your grieving child…what they need from you.
Understanding Child and Adolescent Grief
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
The Dougy Center National Center for Grieving Children & Families
The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC)
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
New York Life Foundation Parents and Families Support
Bereaved Parents of the USA - Newly Bereaved
Sacred Share - Honoring Widows and Those in Their Care
Webinar Discussions - Conversations on Grief - Hospice Austin
Make The Connection - Veteran Resources
Kitchen Table Conversations - Grief Support
HOLIDAY RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
25 Ways to Honor Your Loved One
Building Promise USA Prison Reform
Medicine, Healing, Wisdom for BIPOC Communities
Family Remembrance Activities
Benefits of Adult Grief Support Groups
Mental Health Strategies for High School Students
Native Americans Suicide Helpline
PODCASTS
Brian Fitzgerald - How children process grief
Lisa Keefauver
These have been provided as an outreach to those in need. If there is a topic that is not addressed that you would find useful, please contact us with the suggestion and we will do our best to meet it.