What to Say, and Not Say, to the Grieving

When someone you care about is grieving, it can be hard to know what to say. Even well-meant phrases like "He's in a better place" or "I know how you feel" may not bring the comfort you intend. This webinar offers practical ways to support someone after a loss.

What You'll Learn

• 64 common phrases to avoid and what to say instead
• 64 helpful things to say and ways to say them
• Why grief doesn't follow a set timeline
• How to support someone through grief over time
• Six common grief emotions and how they can affect daily life
• Physical symptoms of grief
• Six grief myths that can make it harder to move forward

Who It's For

• Anyone who wants to support a friend, family member or co-worker who is grieving

This webinar is based on two books: What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say: Loving a Friend Through Grief by Mark J. Lucero, and Sympathy and Condolences: What to Say and Write to Convey Your Support After a Loss by Alan Wolfelt.

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