Providing support

Providing support

It can be tough to know what to say or do when someone you care about is grieving. It’s common to feel helpless, awkward, or unsure. You may be afraid of intruding, saying the wrong thing, or making the person feel even worse. Or maybe you feel there’s little you can do to make things better. The following articles provide simple and straight forward advice on supporting others.

  • How to comfort someone who is grieving

    How to comfort someone who is grieving

    How do we deal with or what do we say to a close friend or family member who has just experienced a loss? Many of us have no idea what to say or how to handle the situation. It is difficult to know what words you should say to comfort someone grieving. It is natural to feel uncomfortable and unsure in this type of situation. And there are simple and effective ways to help someone who is coping with loss.

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  • Supporting people who are grieving

    Supporting people who are grieving

    Almost everyone worries about what to say to people who are grieving. But knowing how to listen is much more important. Oftentimes, well-meaning people avoid talking about the death or mentioning the deceased person. However, the bereaved need to feel that their loss is acknowledged, it’s not too terrible to talk about, and their loved one won’t be forgotten.

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  • From professional counsellors

    From professional counsellors

    After 11 years working at Waikato Hospital and the Waikato Hospice with people who were terminally ill, I noticed that there were often common reactions to the death of a close family member especially a partner. I wish to share these with you now.

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