It is important to keep open lines of communication with your loved ones.

Often a grieving person goes through different stages and being able to talk about them may give them a sense of

control and normalcy.

Suggest that seeing a grief counsellor might give them a safe place to talk about their grief, and strategies for dealing with

it.

While we can be quick to offer emotional support, often practical support is needed

just as much.

Offering the afflicted to help them find a counsellor, drive them there, or look after

their children, can make the process easier for them.

Understand that despite your best efforts, your loved ones may not be ready to see a

counsellor.

Never push them to do something they don’t want to do, as this tends to negatively impact

both your relationship.

Be ready to accept no as an answer.

Continue being supportive of your loved one, they are going through a difficult time and just

being there will help them through it.

Keep checking in with your loved one and how they are progressing. Remember that their

needs and feelings might change.

Arianne McManusTHE WEB STUDIO

Editor, traveller, one woman band of fun!

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