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Are you struggling to support someone in grief? Do you find yourself at a loss for words or actions when faced with their pain? Learn how to be a supportive presence with this short, easy-to-read guide by a seasoned grief therapist. In What Do I Say?: How to Support Others in Grief, Catherine Hodge, LMHC offers clear guidance on providing compassionate support. This concise handbook is designed to be a quick read and provides practical advice and insights into navigating the complexities of grief. It explores the grief process and common reactions, and dispels myths surrounding grief, empowering readers to offer genuine support with confidence. Discover compassionate responses that transcend the typical platitudes, equipping you with the tools to offer comfort and connection. Learn why common well-meaning phrases can sometimes miss the mark and cause further pain, and gain the knowledge to avoid common pitfalls when consoling someone in grief. Whether you're supporting a friend, family member, or colleague, What Do I Say? will deepen your understanding of grief and provide you with the guidance needed to be a source of solace and strength. Purchase your copy today to be a confident and compassionate support to your grieving loved ones.

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"Reviewed by Readers' Favorite Author Catherine Hodge exposes many myths that are used today concerning grief and dying. She helps the reader understand grief by sharing: ""Grief is a human experience, a life passage, a transition from the world of the known and familiar to the unknown."" The reader may be unsure of how to best reach the bereaved person. Unfortunately, many times people choose to believe the myths because that is all they know. This book allows the reader to explore deeper within their mind and emotions how to better process the information as well as to reach out to those who are grieving. What Do I Say? How to Support Others in Grief offers the reader honest ways to make an impactful difference in the lives of those they desire to help yet feel uncertain of how best to reach them. Catherine Hodge says: ""Everyone grieves differently and at their own pace. Nothing is standard in grief."" How true that statement is, and while many try to have a cookie-cutter approach to grief, it is indeed very personal and must be dealt with as such. There is great practical advice given and tools that will help the reader to better understand what the grieving individual is going through and to relate to them more effectively. The author acknowledges that doing nothing is not the answer, yet doing the wrong thing can be damaging. Therefore, the purpose of the book is to help the reader better prepare themselves to be helpful, rather than harmful in grieving situations. Fantastic resources are included to give the reader additional help."

Reviewed by Readers' Favorite Author Catherine Hodge exposes many myths that are used today concerning grief and dying. She helps the reader understand grief by sharing: ""Grief is a human experience, a life passage, a transition from the world of the known and familiar to the unknown."" The reader may be unsure of how to best reach the bereaved person. Unfortunately, many times people choose to believe the myths because that is all they know. This book allows the reader to explore deeper within their mind and emotions how to better process the information as well as to reach out to those who are grieving. What Do I Say? How to Support Others in Grief offers the reader honest ways to make an impactful difference in the lives of those they desire to help yet feel uncertain of how best to reach them. Catherine Hodge says: ""Everyone grieves differently and at their own pace. Nothing is standard in grief."" How true that statement is, and while many try to have a cookie-cutter approach to grief, it is indeed very personal and must be dealt with as such. There is great practical advice given and tools that will help the reader to better understand what the grieving individual is going through and to relate to them more effectively. The author acknowledges that doing nothing is not the answer, yet doing the wrong thing can be damaging. Therefore, the purpose of the book is to help the reader better prepare themselves to be helpful, rather than harmful in grieving situations. Fantastic resources are included to give the reader additional help.

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Catherine Hodge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in grief counseling. She has extensive experience counseling people grieving many types of losses, leading her to become an accidental expert on the importance of an effective support system. She is not only passionate about supporting people through their suffering but also wants to educate others on how they can as well.

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