What to Say, and Not Say, to the Grieving

Someone you care about has suffered a loss. You want to support them. Instinctively, you want to offer comfort but don’t know what to say. Then, in a moment of emotional awkwardness and with the best of intentions, you say something like:

• “He’s in a better place.”
• “Aren’t you over him yet? He's been dead for a while now?"
• “You can still have another child?”
• “She was such a good person that God wanted her to be with him.”
• “I know how you feel.”

You meant no harm; however, what you just said was neither helpful nor supportive! So, what do you say, and what do you NOT say to someone grieving?

When you attend this webinar, you’ll learn:

• 64 of the Worst Things You Can Say and How to Avoid Them
• 64 of the Best Things You Can Say and the Best Ways to Say Them
• Why Grief is a Journey, NOT a Destination
• How to Deal with the Physical Symptoms of Grief
• 6 Grief Myths and How They Can Prevent the Griever from Moving Forward

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, PH.D.

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