When you don't know what to say
Subtitle: how to help your grieving friends
By: Harold Ivan Smith
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Kansas City, Mo
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780834127999
Subjects: Church work with the bereaved; Bereavement; Christianity
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.         ).
Table of contents: title: Companions in the pain; title: Grief sharing; title: The hospitable grief sharer; title: Padding the ropes for grievers; title: Be there; title: Offer gifted words; title: Grant permission; title: Receive laments and stories; title: Applaud baby steps; title: Volunteer for immediate initial presence; title: Send cards and notes; title: Remember in a tangible way; title: Attend the rituals; title: Pray; title: Provide food: a basic of life; title: Educate yourself about grief; title: Know resources for referral; title: Go to the grave or scattering area; title: Recognize anniversary grief; title: Observe memorial day; title: Notice the children; title: Give your grief a voice; title: Conclusion: remember; title: grief sharing is kingdom work.