Resolve Through Sharing
Our evidence-based, transformative bereavement training, resources and products empower healthcare professionals to provide compassionate care to those experiencing grief and loss.
Gold-standard bereavement education
Since 1981, Resolve Through Sharing (RTS), our not-for-profit industry-leading bereavement education program, has trained more than 60,000 healthcare professionals around the world to deliver evidence-based bereavement care across the lifespan. Our virtual bereavement training courses focus on caring for families experiencing perinatal, neonatal and pediatric, and adult death. You can become an RTS Certified Bereavement Coordinator (RTSCBC) through our virtual certification course. RTS also offers live and on-demand webinars with bereavement experts, training for genetic counseling students and a protocol for emergency responders.
Vision and mission
Our vision is to lead the communities we serve in developing a culture of understanding and acceptance for supporting those navigating grief, thereby easing the emotional and financial burdens of all. Our mission is to transform bereavement care by providing relationship-and evidence-based programming to professionals and by offering compassionate resources to grieving individuals.
Bereavement training courses
Research shows that caring for dying patients and their families is the most anxiety-producing situation for healthcare professionals. RTS can help. More than 95% of survey participants found our bereavement training increased their comfort level surrounding bereavement care.
Featured bereavement care products
For more than 40 years, RTS has been the go-to source for quality bereavement support materials. Our customers have shared that our patient support materials are comprehensive of every aspect of grief, sensitive and appropriate for all.
New! Licensing options
RTS offers licensing options for digital and print support materials for patients as well as access to select courses for professionals. Create a package that meets your organization’s needs. Contact us to get started.
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Miscarriage Support Folder
This conveniently pre-assembled folder allows staff to offer a complete, comprehensive support package to patients experiencing miscarriage.
Nestled in Pathways (mini folder) are the following booklets and keepsakes:
- Physical Aspects of Miscarriage (booklet)
- After You Miscarry (booklet)
- A Partner’s Grief (booklet)
- In Memory of My Precious Baby (journal)
- Remembrance Ring with the message “Forever Remembered”
Available in English and Spanish.
Booklets for Family and Friends
Family and friends want to help the grieving but often don't know what to say or do. These booklets offer sensitive yet practical suggestions for how family and friends can show their love and support. Topics include what to say, what not to say, how to honor the relationship, how to help, and more.
- Family and Friends: How You Can Help When
a Pregnancy Ends or a Baby Dies - Family and Friends: How You Can Help When
a Child Dies - Family and Friends: How You Can Help When
a Loved One Dies
Available in English and Spanish.
New! A Partner’s Grief
A Partner's Grief: When a Pregnancy Ends or a Baby Dies is written for partners grieving the loss of a pregnancy or the death of a baby, at any gestational age. Addressing the varied and common responses to such a loss, the booklet provides readers with caring insights, practical suggestions, and words from other grieving partners. As part of the new RTS product line, this booklet is printed in full color.
Bereavement resources
Our evidence-based bereavement resources help healthcare professionals grow their comfort level, skills and knowledge when delivering end-of-life care. These in-depth resources help you stay up to date on best practices and what's happening in the field.
