For Family & Friends
Grief is a unique journey, and no grief experience is identical. It can be painful, confusing, and can have its own timetable. As a friend, colleague, or loved one, you can play an important role in providing support to someone in grief.
If you are supporting an adult who has lost a loved one, it can be helpful to:
- Learn about grief, so that you can provide important information and feedback
- Listen without judgment
- Suggest services and resources that might help them process their thoughts and feelings
- Understand if your offer of help is not accepted
- Recognize the normal symptoms of grief, and look for signs that they need additional help
- Respect that each grief journey is unique, and each individual will express their grief differently
Resources for Family and Friends
Do’s & Don’t for Supporters
Here are some tips on how to support someone in grief, and what to avoid.
Color & Cut Empathy Postcard
Make a beautiful card for someone who is grieving - simply download, print, color and fold this template.
Digital Support Kit
This kit provides steps, tools, and recommendations for supporting someone in grief from afar.
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