We all want to be there for a friend or loved one who is reeling from a loss. But what can we say to help them feel better? Should we say anything at all? It's a familiar debate we've all had, and one ...

When comforting someone, focus on listening and showing empathy rather than trying to solve their grief. Phrases like ...

There’s no perfect way to comfort someone who’s grieving, but being thoughtful about what we say is a powerful place to start. Even if you’re not sure what to say, here's what matters: You tried and ...

Coping with the loss of a loved one who struggled with their mental health is unlike any other kind of grief. It often ...

Brent was a psychologist who specialized in grief, and we were trained to support others through suffering. Yet nothing could prepare me for my own loss. Research and personal experience have shown me ...

When someone we care about loses a loved one, our first instinct is usually to say something comforting or, worse, give advice.

Grief does not always begin after death. For many families facing dementia, terminal illness, or a slow decline, it arrives before the final goodbye—quietly, persistently, and often without ...

Following the tragic July 4 floods in Texas, children might feel their grief set in as they return to school. Some will notice missing classmates, while others might fear going back to the classroom ...

For the first six months of 2016, I was living back home in Miles City for the first time since graduating from high school in 2008. A highlight of these months were the many times I was stopped by ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — An upcoming community gathering in Colorado Springs will help people in grief heal through music. You'll hear artists, including renowned singer, songwriter and vocal ...