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  1. What to Say to Someone Grieving (And What to Avoid)

    • Devine says that a common reaction from folks who see someone who has experienced loss is to avoid conversation altogether out of fear of saying the “wrong” thing. “They’ve seen you when you cros… See more

    Be Honest

    Devine says that being honest and leaning into your lack of experience is the best thing to do, rather than attempting to get it exactly right all the time — because that’s impossible… See more

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    Embrace Their Feelings

    A simple check-in is OK, but you’ll want to be prepared to support them in whatever response … See more

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    Don’T Fear The Worst

    Devine shares that often, people are concerned about making the person grieving sadder, but that’s unlikely to happen. “You do not need to have the script for ev… See more

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  1. When grieving someone, consider the following strategies and responses12345:
    • Talk about the loss with friends or colleagues to understand what happened and remember your loved one.
    • Accept your feelings and give yourself time to process.
    • Take care of yourself and your family during this difficult time.
    • Reach out and help others dealing with the loss.
    • Remember and celebrate the life of your loved one.
    • Acknowledge the significance of their loss by being present and supportive.
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    Grief involves coping with loss. Death, divorce and the loss of a home are all major events that people grieve. While everyone’s experience of grief is different, there are common responses that can be useful to recognize if you’re facing a loss. Whether grieving or supporting a loved one, practice patience as you work through this difficult time.
    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24787-grief
    A grieving person may yell to the heavens, obsess about the death, lash out at loved ones, or cry for hours on end. Your loved one needs reassurance that what they feel is normal. Don’t judge them or take their grief reactions personally. There is no set timetable for grieving.
    www.helpguide.org/mental-health/grief/helping-so…

    Grieving individuals may find it helpful to use some of the following strategies to help them process and come to terms with loss:

      www.apa.org/topics/families/grief
      Creating an atmosphere of presence is an important first step when a loved one or friend is grieving. Acknowledge the significance of their loss by visiting, checking in with phone calls and texts, sending an email or card, or making a memorial donation to a charitable cause.
      hospicefoundation.org/supporting-a-friend-or-loved …
      Bereavement is the grief and mourning experience following the death of someone important to you. While it’s an inevitable part of life—something that virtually all of us go through at some point—losing someone you love can be one of the most painful experiences you’ll ever have to endure.
      www.helpguide.org/mental-health/grief/bereaveme…
       
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