When you start to see progress in the way that your loved one is dealing with grief, tell them. You might be the only person who acknowledges their growth. Let them know how proud you are of them and that you are still there for any support they need. Making the Holidays Meaningful Wh...
First, learn about the grief experience, and let go of some of the harmful myths you may have heard about grief and healing. Don’t assume that the person who seems to be experiencing little pain is “doing well” with grief. Take some time to review your own personal experiences of dea...
If they seem uncomfortable with your check-ins, take that as a sign to reduce or stop them. On, the other hand, if the person says they love talking with you, keep it up. Provide mental health support if you can Grief is a complicated beast and we all process loss differently. When...
Everyone is different, but finding ways to cope with your feelings or loss can assist in moving forward healthily. Find Support You can find support groups online via social media or in your town if you prefer a live experience. Reaching out to others and sharing your unique experiences and ...
14. Recommend a Grief Support Group Talk to your loved one about grief support groups and individual therapy and that it’s optional. Offer the tools just in case it's the right move now or later on down the road. If your friend or loved one seems interested in a grief support group,...
Sharing time and conversation with other women who’ve lost their mothers is deeply comforting to me. It reminds me I am never, ever alone in my pain. Some favorite books on grief to keep me company: There are many groups where mutual loss is honored and held. Here are a few: ...
9. I amnotgiving heed to various and sundry dark thoughts. This one is tricky because my tears come unbidden. The pain of separation…themissing himis real, but I can’t let myself give into the grief because when I do, I start to play the“What if?”game.What if my son gets hu...
Some members of the group may lose the thread of a conversation after a while and need some visual support. When key words or new ideas are introduced in the discussion, write them on a board or easel pad for the reflective members of the group to contemplate. 9. Prepare additional po...
3. Find a support group and/or counselor You may have friends and family members offering advice or words of consolation, but unless they have been through infertility, they are unlikely to understand what you are struggling with. However, there are support groups for women, men, and couples...
Researcher Arthur Aron developed 36 questions to ask your significant other and help people break through each intimacy level. These are great to do with a friend who needs some intimacy and support. Try these in person, over text, or even doing one a night for the next 36 nights!