Get guidance on what to say and what not to say to someone who is grieving in this webinar based on the work of Alan D. Wolfelt.
About the Event
Someone you care about has suffered a loss. You want to offer comfort and with the best of intentions, you say, “He’s in a better place” or “There is a reason for everything.” You meant no harm, but such statements are not helpful or supportive.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- 64 of the worst things you can say
- 64 of the best things you can say
- Why grief is a journey, not a destination
- How to “companion” the griever
- Six common grief emotions
- How to deal with the physical symptoms of grief
- Six grief myths and how they can prevent a grieving person from moving forward
This session is based on Sympathy and Condolences: What to Say and Write to Convey Your Support After a Loss by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition and a faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
How to Join
Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.
