Listen "Supporting the Grieving: Do's and Don'ts"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of 'Living With Loss,' Adrienne discusses how to support someone who is grieving. She addresses common concerns about not knowing what to say or saying the wrong thing, and provides guidance on what can be helpful or unhelpful to say. Adrienne emphasizes the uniqueness of each person's grief and the importance of being open to feedback. She provides specific examples of helpful phrases while highlighting not-so-helpful phrases. The episode also covers practical ways to offer support through specific actions rather than asking open-ended questions. Adrienne shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how simply being present and companioning someone in their grief can be profoundly supportive. What You'll Gain from Listening: Understanding Grief and Communication Helpful Phrases to Use Phrases to Avoid Offering Specific Help The Importance of Companioning In the midst of grief or facing the loss of a loved one? Check out my book, Scattered Thoughts on Loss: Grief Haikus. I hope it provides you comfort and helps you feel less alone. Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TR5mOT Get the FREE GUIDE - 5 Essential Tools For Immediate Relief From Grief Follow me on Instagram @_AdrienneCrowley Subscribe now to Living With Loss, and don't forget to leave a review! 🌟
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