Many of us want to be there to help a friend or family member who is experiencing a severe loss. Words often fail us at times like these. Some of us are so afraid to say or do the wrong thing, we end ...

Sometimes it is hard to know how to support a friend who is experiencing grief and loss, especially during a time of year that is said to be full of happiness, good cheer, and merriment. It can be ...

CNN — (CNN) — It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say something comforting. Very few of us know what that is. I’ve learned this the hard way.

You’ve probably supported a family member or friend through a breakup, job loss, or painful rejection, but being there for someone in bereavement may feel like uncharted territory. For one, grief ...

Grief is hard and the holidays make it even harder. Our society does not understand or like grief. In fact, we do a great job of pushing away those who are struggling because their grief makes us ...

When a friend's loved one has died, it can be hard to know how to support them. Julia Furlan of NPR's Life Kit has tips for caring for a grieving friend.

When we want to support someone who’s grieving, we often stall out in the greeting card aisle, unsure if whichever Hallmark platitude we choose will ring true. Or we find ourselves Googling “gifts for ...

In this video I answer a question about how to support a grieving friend during the holidays. I share why simple presence can be more powerful than perfect words, and give practical ideas like ...

Dear Eric: A friend I’ve known since grade school lost her son last year. She has not told anyone in our group. I found out from a neighbor who received a letter addressed to my friend. Before she ...