When you don't know what to say how to help your grieving friends / Harold Ivan Smith.

Author/creator Smith, Harold Ivan, 1947-
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoKansas City, Mo. : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City,
Description126 p. ; 18 cm.
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Contents Companions in the pain -- Grief sharing -- The hospitable grief sharer -- Padding the ropes for grievers -- Be there -- Offer gifted words -- Grant permission -- Receive laments and stories -- Applaud baby steps -- Volunteer for immediate initial presence -- Send cards and notes -- Remember in a tangible way -- Attend the rituals -- Pray -- Provide food: a basic of life -- Educate yourself about grief -- Know resources for referral -- Go to the grave or scattering area -- Recognize anniversary grief -- Observe memorial day -- Notice the children -- Give your grief a voice -- Conclusion: remember--grief sharing is kingdom work.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 119-125).
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011039096
ISBN9780834127999 (pbk.)