If you have ever lost someone, you may well be feeling an overwhelming sense of grief and loss. The bereaved person can often feel alone in their grief, which can make it hard for them to find support. While those left behind will try to take care of themselves and the deceased's family, friends are most likely to turn to each other for support during this time.

Grief is the common response to loss, often including shock, sadness or depression, anger, worry about the future and feelings of inadequacy. Grief is not an illness but is a normal process. It can be hard to know how to respond when someone grieves - grief can look really different for everyone which makes it hard for those who are close to the bereaved person to know what they should do or say.

Sherrie Dunlevy, is a #1 Best Selling author, speaker, podcast host and business owner. She is on a mission to help grieving people step out of their pain and suffering and step back into living their lives with passion, purpose and JOY! Her greatest happiness. She uplifts and encourages those feeling broken, discouraged, and complacent about their life and leads them to a shift in mindset to focus on what’s working, instead of what’s not.

In this episode with Sherrie, we will talk about how to provide support for someone grieving a loss, how to overcome your grief and introduce you to how this may take place.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

· How Sherrie got started in her grief coaching career

· Why it's important for you to know that you're not alone in the dark

· How we all go through grief at some time in our life

· How grieving may help you realize what matters most to you

· How to help someone on their healing journey

· How important your comfort is to someone who is grieving a great loss and pain

· The most effective ways to support a friend who is grieving

· How intentions are meaningless unless they are associated by actions

Resources mentioned:

· How Can I Help?: Your Go-to Guide For Helping Loved Ones Through Life's Difficulties by Sherrie Dunlevy

· Graduating Grief Website

· Graduating Grief Quiz

Get in Touch with Sherrie Dunlevy:

· LinkedIn

· Website

· Facebook Page

Twitter

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