How to Be a Friend to A Grieving Friend

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Helping a grieving friend after a death More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by paul germanovich | permalink
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Your friend has experienced the death of a close friend, family member, spouse, child, or even a pet. You want to help, but where to even begin? My guess is there are a flurry of questions running through your head: what can I possibly say or do that could help? And worse, what might I say ...

For further reading: http://www.whatsyourgrief.com/supporting-a-friend-after-a-death/ ^[1]

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Helping Your Bereaved Friend | American Hospice Foundation on WordPress.com More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Daniel Bodziak | permalink
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By Helen Fitzgerald, CT You have a good friend who has just experienced the death of a loved one. Perhaps you know instinctively what to do, but maybe you do not. Perhaps you have never lost a person you love. Maybe you haven't even been to a funeral. This is not unusual. Many people do…

For further reading: http://americanhospice.org/working-through-grief/helping-your-bereaved-friend/ ^[2]

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How to Help a Grieving Friend | What to Say to a Grieving Friend | The Art of Manliness More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Stan Sobczyk | permalink
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Everyone experiences grief. Knowing what to say in those moments can be a lifesaver to a friend in need. Here's how to help a grieving friend.

For further reading: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/03/11/10-ways-to-help-a-grieving-friend/ ^[3]

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How to Help a Grieving Friend: 11 Things to Do When You're Not Sure What to Do More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Venron | permalink
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Above all, show your love. Show up. Say something. Do something. Be willing to stand beside the gaping hole that has opened in your friend's life, without flinching or turning away. Be love. Love is the thing that lasts.
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For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/megan-devine/death-and-dying_b_4329830.html ^[4]

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7 Ways to Help a Loved One Grieve More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Folkert Schmidt | permalink
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No need for profound advice. Experts say simply being present is most helpful, and we’ll show you how.
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For further reading: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/08/07/7-ways-to-help-a-loved-one-grieve ^[5]

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5 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend - From Practical to Emotional More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by nicotron | permalink
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Some friends need practical help when a loved one dies; others need a shoulder to cry on. Here's how to help a grieving friend cope with death or loss.

For further reading: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/how-to-help-grieving-friend-ways-support-sad-friends/ ^[6]

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1. http://www.whatsyourgrief.com/supporting-a-friend-after-a-death/

2. http://americanhospice.org/working-through-grief/helping-your-bereaved-friend/

3. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/03/11/10-ways-to-help-a-grieving-friend/

4. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/megan-devine/death-and-dying_b_4329830.html

5. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/08/07/7-ways-to-help-a-loved-one-grieve

6. http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/how-to-help-grieving-friend-ways-support-sad-friends/