How to help a grieving friend, as well as what is NOT helpful

Two women are sitting at a table hugging each other.

Learn things you can apply immediately.

In today’s episode, Kathy Helgeson, a certified funeral celebrant at O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, joins us to discuss how to help a grieving friend.

What’s helpful.

What’s not.

How shifting your view could help you, as well as someone grieving the loss of a loved one.

Links mentioned in this podcast:

 

Meet Kathy

 

6 needs of mourning – Alan Wolfelt

 

5-days of grief & the holidays meditation video series

 


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