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Bereavement Support Tips?
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Hello

I am writing this on behalf of a close friend. What techniques do you recommend for coping when someone dies? Her grandmother passed away from cancer recently and she is finding it really hard to cope at the moment. I want to be a good supportive friend for her at this hard time in her life. This leads to my next question. She was really close to her nan when she was a little child. She does not want to see a therapist however just yet though I believe that this is a good idea.

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posted July 28, 2020
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As a mother who recently lost her daughter, I would suggest to just be there. Books, writing poems, all of that stuff really isn’t helpful at this point. Just be present. No judgement, be supportive. Be loving. Don’t tell her to get over it, or it’s time to move on, or to get a therapist. Just be there. Clean her house, cook a meal, wash her laundry, bring her flowers. Bring her a coffee. Give her lots of hugs. All of that means the world to us. Books mean nothing. Sorry, just talking from my own experience and what I wish my own people would do for me.

posted August 11, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

As you can see, there are a lot of busy people around here. I am sure that someone will be here to help. I would thinkif you went online, you would be able to find several self help sites. I realize you want a recommendation. Good luck

posted July 28, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

here is how to help a friend going through a loss:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/helpin...

posted July 30, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Do not rush her. Allow her to feel everything she needs to. Be there, even if that means sitting with her in silence.
Here is an article that helps understand what she is going through and how you can be there for her https://www.verywellmind.com/five-stages-of-grief-(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)

posted July 29, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Tell sorry for her loss...
Be there for her if she wants to talk , cry whatever just be around

posted July 29, 2020

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