What Supports Look Like: 3 Tips

What Supports Look Like

 

Episode Introduction: 

Supporting someone who is going through grief is a process that needs to be done the right way. Oftentimes, your advice, prayers, or words of affirmation could not work for them the way they require. How do you make your presence known to someone who needs you in the journey? How do you not police grief but still be there for them? I want you to know that your life still has a purpose. Listen to this episode of Redefining Grief as I help you find your answers on being a support system to a person in grief!

 

Here are a few golden nuggets that you could start with-

1. Just listen to the broken heart; do not try to advise.
2. Don’t ask, just do.
3. Allow them to cry, express themselves. Do not police grief.

 

Episode Quotes

• “The feelings that you feel surrounding grief is all normal.” - Herdyne [01:34]

• “If we learn how to embrace grief, I find that you will then seek positive coping skills.” - Herdyne [02:17]

• “I often believe don't allow anyone to police your grief.” - Herdyne [08:33]

• “Allow your grief to be your experience and show your emotions the way you know how. ”- Herdyne [08:36]

 

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