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How to Give Grief Support The Value of Pain What not to Say . . . They are in a better place Stop living in the past Get over it/move on Just keep smiling It was for the best She wouldnt want you to grieve You just


  1. How to Give Grief Support

  2. The Value of Pain

  3. What not to Say . . . • They are in a better place • Stop living in the past • Get over it/move on • Just keep smiling • It was for the best • She wouldn’t want you to grieve • You just need a distraction • Look on the bright side • It just takes time • Is there anything I can do? • At least you have other children • Call me if you need anything • Be grateful that _____________ • I know how you feel • At least they aren’t • I’m so sorry suffering

  4. • I don’t have any idea of What to Say . . . what this is like for you. Please tell me more. • Do you need me just to sit • I am so sorry that you are in silence with you? going through this right now. • Would you like a tissue? • Please tell me something • Your ______ was really about your special. I remember ______________. _________________. • I’m going to be by to visit • He suffered through a lot, you. What time would be didn’t he? best? • Who is your best support • Your sadness or pain right now? doesn’t frighten me. I’m • It’s hard to say “good ‐ bye” listening. isn’t it?

  5. Supportive Listening “ The friend that can be silent with us in our moment of confusion or despair, who can stay with us in our hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing. . . Not healing. . . Not curing. . . That is a friend indeed.” ~ Henri Nouwen

  6. Gain Confidence when Feeling Awkward Listen from your heart ~ Support/comfort Listening No judgement, comparison, or valuing Tears are okay ~ careful with the tissues Keep eye contact Silence is space to feel & feelings are natural, normal and necessary Touch is a language of support and comfort Its ALL ABLOUT them

  7. Summary NATAL Definition: A rare native instinct N ever about ourselves A sk for clarification T ouch, or hold A lways about THEM L isten with your heart

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