What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say by H. Norman Wright

by H. Norman Wright

I just lost my job.My mom died of cancer.My best friend was in a serious accident. When a family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker is in pain, he or she needs your support—even if you’re not sure what to do. Trusted Christian counselor Norm Wright offers this easy-to-follow handbook on how to respond to others during and after crises. As part of a national team that provides grief counseling following tragedies—including recent shootings and September 11—Norm knows firsthand what works when giving comfort. Along with discovering how you can respond in difficult situations, this straightforward guide will help Sensitive, practical, and specific, this handy reference includes information you need to be supportive and point to God as the ultimate healer.

Genres: Grief

Unknown Binding

First published October 1, 2014

About the author

H. Norman Wright is a well-respected Christian counselor who has helped thousands of people improve their relationships and deal with grief, tragedy, and other concerns. He helps couples bring vibrancy to their relationships through counseling, seminars, and more than 90 books, including Before You Say “I Do” and After You Say “I Do.” Norm also reveals insights for spiritual growth, great relationships, and success in devotionals that include Strong to the Core, Quiet Times for Every Parent, and Truly Devoted: What Dogs Teach Us About Life, Love, and Loyalty. www.hnormanwright.com

Reviews

[Trey Nowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Impressed with the strategies in this book explaining for the average person how to help a grieving individual cope with what problems they are having in life. Hits often from a spiritual aspect, which may help comfort some people more than others.

[Andrea Engle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful book on how to communicate and aid friends in grief or trauma ... highly practical ... several approaches given, as well as many references for further study ... increasingly needful in today’s violent society ...

[Maria Y Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful and practical

This book offers some good ways to approach the topic of helping others when they are experiencing a difficult issue.