Tag Archives: Dealing with the Bereaved

Interacting with the grieving may seem like a simple task, but often it’s like walking on thin ice. In Sunday’s article, Best Tips for Interacting with the Bereaved (Part I), we looked at several “Don’ts” to avoid when dealing with the bereaved. The aim wasn’t to scare you into being ...

Losing a loved one is probably listed amongst the top three most painful events in a person’s life. The bereaved are usually in a sad and dark place, where it seems the light of “the-right-words” cannot enter. Interacting with friends, coworkers, or even family members after they’ve lost someone close, ...