Grief Diaries: How to Help the Newly Bereaved

Absolutely everyone should have this book at home on their bookshelf because absolutely everyone will have a friend, relative or co-worker that experiences a loved one lost. We all bumble and stumble through trying to figure out what to do and what to say in an unspeakable situation. How to Help the Newly Bereaved to the rescue.

Experts on the topic, people who have lost someone dear themselves, talk about what really helped and more…what people did and said that made it worse. Chock full of good and caring ideas on how to really support someone in their grief. Many of the suggestions are really easy to do, if only we know to do them. Bring paper plates and cups? Great idea! Grievers not only have lots of visitors, but they also don’t have the energy to do dishes. A gazillion other suggestions can be found here.