Loss of any kind is difficult, but grieving adeath by suicidecan be especially complicated, experts say, as can supporting someone through it. We reached out to some experts in the field for their guidance on do's and don'ts for when a person you care about is navigating this kind of ...
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Yesterday I watched a beautiful video on dealing with grief, and the parts that resonated with me the most were around the concept of dealing with and accepting grief, and also how to be there for someone who is grieving. When someone experiences grief, whether through the death of someone,...
Research (Cacioppo, 2003) shows that both positive and negative emotions are part of the grieving mix, sometimes even coming at the same time.) If they need a cry, that’s OK too. What’s important is to let the person lead, welcome, and attend to all emotions, and remember th...
While death is a natural part of life, losing someone you love or watching someone die can produce complicated, hard-to-process emotions. It can be challenging to know how to grieve healthily or move forward in life after a family member passes away.
How to help a grieving friend: 7 ways Below I’ve shared seven of the ways my friend was able to support me while I was grieving my son’s death. If you're wondering how you can be there for a friend is battling grief, these ideas may help you to communicate more easily and with...
No matter what you’re feeling this Thanksgiving, it’s important to know that it’s okay to grieve in your own way. Grieving a recent death, or even one that happened a while back, is completely normal and acceptable. If you need help finding ways to create space for yourself to grie...
How do you console a death? Try reminding the grieving person that you're there for them with statements like: I will be here for you if you ever need to talk or just need someone to listen. I'll come and stay with you for a few days if you'd like. ...
I just told you not to ignore me. And asking, “How are you doing?” is the first thing we say in most situations to show concern. The thing, is, answering this question when I’m grieving is painful. It’s so painful that immediately before and after my husband’s death from cance...
It’s also common to worry about the spiritual state of their loved one after death. Significant worry during grief can lead to high levels of anxiety. Intrusive memories. During the grieving process, it’s normal to have all sorts of people, places, or things trigger memories of the loved...