The holidays are a tough season for many who’ve lost a loved one. And not just the first year, or the second. I still have my moments close to twenty years later. What’s different for me is that I’m a seasoned pro. I know by now what works for me and what doesn’t. Many ofContinueContinue reading “Holding Space During the Holidays”
Category Archives: Grief Support
Partnership in Grief
I often field messages from people who feel helpless as they watch a loved one bear a devastating loss. They search for tangible ways to help, or resources to give. Unfortunately, grief is hard work only the grieving can do. However creating partnership alongside in the grief – holding space, a place of loving non-judgmentContinueContinue reading “Partnership in Grief”
Good Grief Support – What NOT to do
People often say to me, “I’m afraid I’ll say or do the wrong thing, so I don’t do anything”. So today in this final good grief support message, I’ll outline the biggies of what not to do. Everyone is different, with different triggers and things that work or don’t work, but after talking with lotsContinueContinue reading “Good Grief Support – What NOT to do”
Showing Up and Holding Space
The Haze of the first couple of years after loss is tough. Having just one or two people showing up and holding space consistently can be the difference between someone finding the strength to face grief head on or simply surviving day to day. For those of you supporting the grieving, this means setting asideContinueContinue reading “Showing Up and Holding Space”
Good Grief Support – Anticipating Needs
Following a death people come out of the woodwork with words of condolence and offers of help, but through no fault of their own, aren’t anticipating needs of the grieving. Many also feel paralyzed not knowing what to say or not say. The same goes for what to do or not do. So for theContinueContinue reading “Good Grief Support – Anticipating Needs”