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Probably the most common question we hear at Solutions EAP
about bereavement is how to help a friend or co-worker who has suffered a loss.
Here are some general guidelines.
Helping Someone Who Is Grieving
 | Don’t worry about what to say or do, simply be there to support the grieving person. |
| Don’t try to minimize the pain or make the person feel better. Telling them, "I know how you feel," or "Perhaps it was for the best," never works with grief. |
| Help with day-to-day activities: run errands, prepare food, take care of the kids, do laundry. |
| Don’t be afraid to say the name of the deceased; many grievers welcome this. |
| Remember that time does not heal all wounds. Your loved one will change because of the loss. |
| Everyone grieves differently. There are no timetables or rules. |
| Don’t tell people how to handle their emotions. |
Support
Groups for military families & friends in CT
GRIEF & TRAUMAtips
- Parent's
Guide To Talking To Your Children About War
- How To Cope With Traumatic Events: A Special Message for Kids
- The Winds of War
.....and more articles to choose from.
Helpful Link: The
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (at Yale Child Study Center)
has a Parent's Guide for Talking to Children About War (in both Spanish and
English) and info for teachers as well.
www.nccev.org
Are
You Suffering From War-Induced Anxiety?
Other helpful articles on Grief:
Helping
Yourself In Times of Grief
How To Know
If You Need Extra Help With Your Grieving
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