It is my sincere wish that this mini course will help you to support the person you love to find comfort, compassion, and companionship in their journey with grief.

You will receive:

• Five emails arriving in your inbox on consecutive days.

These educational emails will assist you to:

• Better Understand Grief: You might lack knowledge on how to support grieving individuals and wantt to learn more about grief itself.

• Recognize That Your Person Has Changed: Grief inherently changes someone, and they need support without the expectation to return to their previous selves.

• Handle Discomfort: You must develop comfort with their own discomfort to be an effective ally in grief.

• To Be a Good Listener: Active listening is a crucial support mechanism and will allow your person to vocalize their complex emotions and experiences.

• Care for Yourself in the Process: You will need to also prioritize your own well-being and set boundaries to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

• Learn What To Say: Statements that acknowledge the truth of the situation are the most helpful to people who are grieiving. 

• Support Without Fixing: It is essential to avoid trying to "fix" grief. Grief is an unsolvable problem.

• Engage in Activities Together: Sometimes, simply being present without discussing grief can be beneficial. Shared activities can provide comfort and companionship.

• Learn What Not to Say: It is vital to avoid minimizing someone's grief with phrases like “At least…” as these can invalidate their feelings and perpetuate isolation.

* All of these practices are designed to help you to befriend your grief and be with what is. They are not a substitute for mental health services or counseling.