How Can I Help: Reaching Out to Someone Who Is Grieving

by June Cerza Kolf

How do you help someone who is grieving? When do you call? How can you help with practical matters? What kind of emotions can you expect to encounter? Here's a helping hand with these difficult issues.Listen to real-life stories that are easy to relate to, and benefit from concrete ideas to help others in each stage of grief.You just found out ... Responding to the news -- what to say and do, and what not toOne week after ... Listening and offering unconditional supportFirst six months ... Helping with practical matters -- belongings, finances, change in residenceOne-year anniversary ... Remembering their loved oneBeing a support for someone who is grieving can be draining. June also helps you to remember to take care of yourself so you can keep on giving.

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First published April 1, 1989

Reviews

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay people actually say "be glad you have other children?" To A parent when a child dies? Really?