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Ways to help a grieving person during the holidays

Tips to help a friend or family member who is suffering grief due to the death of a loved one.

Ways to help a grieving person during the holidays:

Ask if they would like someone to be with them to decorate or cook or whatever they plan to do
Include them in your invitations for events
Respect their decision to say yes or no to invitations
Ask them what their tough days will be
Listen to their memories and stories of their loved one and share yours
Encourage them to care for themselves
Give them permission to lower expectations of themselves
Listen, listen, listen

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