Empathy and Dr. Becky Collaborate to Support Families Navigating Grief
At Empathy, we know that grief doesn’t just touch individuals: it ripples through families, workplaces, and communities. Supporting someone through loss means understanding not only the pain of saying goodbye, but also the challenge of caring for others while navigating your own grief.
That’s why, in recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we’re honored to announce a new collaboration with Parenting Expert Dr. Becky Kennedy, renowned clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Good Inside, to bring compassionate, practical guidance to families navigating loss.
This collaboration with Dr. Becky furthers Empathy’s ongoing mission to make support during life’s hardest moments more human and accessible, alongside voices like Chief Empathy Officer and grief expert David Kessler and clinical psychologist and pregnancy loss expert Dr. Jessica Zucker. Each of these collaborations deepen Empathy’s commitment to helping people find language, structure, and support through life’s hardest moments.
A Shared Mission: Making Grief Conversations Easier for Families
When Empathy’s Co-Founder & CTO Yonatan Bergman first began thinking about how to support parents through loss, it came from a deeply personal place.
“After my mom passed away last year, I struggled with how to tell my daughter about it and how to help her understand something I was still processing myself,” Yonatan shared. “This work is so important, and bringing Dr. Becky’s practical wisdom to Empathy means the world to me.”
Through this partnership, Empathy and Dr. Becky have co-created a suite of expert-informed grief resources available through Empathy's Loss Support product and designed for parents and caregivers, bridging the gap between emotional understanding and actionable support.
These include:
Sharing the news of death with kids: Guidance for one of the hardest conversations a parent can face, with age-appropriate language and emotional grounding.
Supporting children through grief: Practical advice for recognizing children’s grief responses, helping them express emotions safely, and maintaining stability through change.
Dr. Becky on parenting while grieving (audio guide): A reflection led by Dr. Becky on finding compassion for yourself while caring for others.
For Dr. Becky, collaborating with Empathy reflects a shared belief in what families can do when they have the right tools and understanding.
“When a family experiences loss, a child’s emotional world is deeply shaped by how the adults around them show up,” Dr. Becky said. “As parents, we can’t take away the hard things in life, but we can take away the aloneness and create a safe space for our kids to feel. We can also model what it looks like to grieve and stay connected to each other’s feelings. When we create safety and connection, we show our children what it looks like to move through grief—together.”
This collaboration with Empathy is focused on helping parents and caregivers approach grief as a family experience: one that deserves openness, language, and connection. Whether it’s helping a child name their emotions , or reminding parents that tending to their own grief is part of caring for their kids, Dr. Becky’s guidance offers a roadmap for emotional sturdiness amid the hardest moments. .
Join Us: In Good Company – Navigating Grief During the Holidays Across Generations
To mark this collaboration, Empathy is hosting a special edition of In Good Company, our ongoing series of candid conversations about the parts of life we often struggle to talk about.
Event: Navigating Grief During the Holidays Across Generations Date: December 11, 2025 | 1–2 PM EST Speakers: Dr. Becky Kennedy, David Kessler (Chief Empathy Officer), and Yonatan Bergman (Empathy Co-Founder & CTO)
Together, Dr. Becky, David, and Yonatan will explore how parents and caregivers can support both children and adults through seasonal grief—creating space for compassion and connection during one of the most tender times of year.
Register for the event here.
About Dr. Becky
Dr. Becky Kennedy, also known as Dr. Becky, is a clinical psychologist, mom of three, and the visionary founder and CEO of Good Inside, a breakthrough parenting company and next-generation movement. Through her #1 New York Times bestselling book, TED Talk, and chart-topping podcast, Dr. Becky has built a global community of millions of parents who turn to her for practical, sturdy, and compassionate advice.