Contributions by Andy McNiel

Hundreds of studies conducted around the world revealed spending time in nature has significant benefits to physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
4/7/2023 - Andy McNiel
Get tips to help our children and teenagers traverse the holiday celebrations while also reconciling their feelings of grief.
12/5/2022 - Andy McNiel
Video discussion on the ways to remember your loved one, enjoy family traditions, acknowledge your loss and take care of yourselves this holiday season.
11/9/2022 - Andy McNiel
One of the ways we can help our children after loss is to give them tools to cope with the thoughts and emotions that accompany grief.
11/7/2022 - Andy McNiel
November is Children's Grief Awareness Month. TAPS recognizes this important time of year in support of our bereaved children, teenagers, and families.
11/1/2022 - Andy McNiel
Using “hero” themes can help children cope with grief, endure life’s challenges, learn to forgive, and find meaning in life in the midst of painful experiences.
9/8/2022 - Andy McNiel
Here are some suggestions on how schools can provide a supportive environment for students who may be grieving the death of a loved one.
7/31/2022 - Andy McNiel
Get suggestions for better understanding how your child feels most comfortable being in the world, and how to best spend our energy parenting them.
7/28/2022 - Andy McNiel
Video recording discussion on how to increase understanding, communicate needs, and support different grieving styles among your family members.
4/13/2021 - Andy McNiel
Video recording discussion on strategies for coping with the challenges of grieving during the holiday season, including how to make the holidays meaningful.
12/8/2020 - Andy McNiel
Video recording discussion on talking to kids about suicide and how child and teen grief after a suicide loss differs from other types of losses.
12/1/2020 - Andy McNiel - Carla Stumpf Patton