Comforting Someone Who Is Grieving
Get guidance on what to say and what NOT to say to someone who is grieving.
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Someone you care about has suffered a loss. You want to offer comfort but don’t know what to say to a grieving person. Then, in a moment of awkwardness and with the best of intentions, you say:
“He’s in a better place.”
“There is a reason for everything.”
“Aren’t you over him yet? He has been dead for a while now.”
“You can have another child still.”
“She was such a good person that God wanted her to be with him.”
“I know how you feel.”
“Be strong.”
You meant no harm, but such statements are not helpful or supportive. Attend this webinar and 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 “companion” the griever through the wilderness of grief
Six common grief emotions and how they impact daily life
How to deal with the physical symptoms of grief
6 grief myths and how they can prevent a grieving person from moving forward
This webinar is based on Sympathy and Condolences: What to Say and Write to Convey Your Support After a Loss by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition and a faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
How to Join
Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.
