This content was created by David Kessler. This content was uploaded by David Kessler. This is a YouTube video titled "How do I Support My Grieving Friend Through the Holidays?" created on April 3, 2011, featuring David Kessler providing advice on supporting a grieving friend during the holiday season by acknowledging their loss and sharing memories.
How do I support my grieving friend through the holidays?
The holidays are going to be a tough time for your friend in grief, and I think the best thing you can do is acknowledge that loss. You want to let them know that it's hard for you, and you can't imagine how hard it would be for them to have gone through the loss. And that during the holidays they can talk about their loved one, they can bring them up whenever they want. You don't have to do the same rituals or things you've done that you can really be flexible with your holiday plans. And I think if you can share holiday memories of you and their loved one that you remember that you all did together, any way you can help them keep their loved one alive, because they're alive in their heart and they're alive in the holidays.
