Archive for September 2020
What to Say to Someone who is Grieving
The majority of grievers are desperately in need of support to help them in coping with their losses. They need someone to listen to them without analysis, criticism or judgment. Fear of how to approach grievers and assist them stops many well-meaning people from being there for these people when they are most needed. A…
Read MoreGrief that comes with Suicide
Some years ago, Robin Williams was famously quoted as saying that “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” On the face of it, this sounds very logical. The problem is that the thought of ending one’s life via suicide is a very emotional choice, often related to issues that have brought grief into…
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