Providing Creative Space
Guest post by Janelle Shantz Hertzler (author of Seasons of Solace) After my husband was killed by a drunk driver, several of my aunts provided time, supplies, and expertise in …
Supporting Grief
How to help a grieving friend and know what to say to comfort them.
Simple Ways of Comforting the Bereaved
Comforting the bereaved can seem overwhelming, however it really is possible. Instead of trying to cheer up a grieving friend, focus on being supportive and helpful. Part of being supportive …
Words of Sympathy
When it comes to offering words of sympathy, even close friends are at a loss for words. You may be wondering if you should say something. You might be worried …
How to Express Sympathy
When it comes to knowing how to express sympathy many people are at a loss for words. Expressing sympathy can seem overwhelming at first glance, but when you look at …
Sympathy and Empathy to Comfort
Sympathy and Empathy are closely related yet different. Sympathy will cause you to care enough to want to help a grieving friend. It will fill you with compassion and pity, …
What You Need to Know About the Grieving Process to Comfort the Bereaved
Grief is a normal and healthy way to respond to a loss. Understanding the grieving process will help you to provide support to a grieving friend or family member. Most …
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How to Help a Grieving Child
A grieving child needs to be free to express her feelings and to be sad. If family members are unwilling to mourn or unable to talk about feelings the child …
Grief Quotes
Collecting grief quotes and words of sympathy is a little bit like panning for gold, you sift through all the quotes until you find just the perfect treasure and then …
How to Help Send Out Sympathy Thank You Notes
You can help a recently bereaved friend or relative by offering to help with the sympathy thank you notes. Many grieving individuals find that they could use a helping hand …
Offering Words of Comfort to a Grieving Friend
Many of us struggle to find words of comfort for a grieving friend. Most people are not comfortable around hurting individuals. It can be difficult to strike the balance between …