Dr. Jerry Woodbridge

1,430 | Dr Jerry Woodbridge on Helping Children Through GriefDr. Jerry Woodbridge is an educator, author, and speaker with more than 40 years of experience supporting children and families through life’s most difficult moments. Throughout her career, she often found herself on the front lines helping students navigate grief and loss, shaping her passion for emotional healing and storytelling.Her latest book, Joy Overcame Sorrow, was inspired by both her professional work and personal journey through loss. Written from the perspective of a young girl coping with the death of her father, the story reflects Dr. Woodbridge’s belief that children need resources that speak to them in their own voice, especially when facing grief.A lifelong writer, Dr. Woodbridge has expressed her experiences through poetry, journaling, and previous works, including her devotional Trading My Sorrows for the Joy of the Lord. After losing her husband and experiencing other profound losses, writing …