Welcome back to Behind the Service podcast.

Today Libby sits down with Aly Bird to discuss her new book, Grief Ally.

Since her husband’s untimely death, ALY BIRD has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating firsthand knowledge, led her to create a road map for the courageous and dedicated individuals who are willing to show up for the people they love with unconditional love, empowerment, and reverence.  A speaker and workshop leader, Aly shows a clear path to those who have the courage to take on the vital role of being a grief ally.

Recognizing that there must be a change to the way our culture handles grief, Aly is committed to building a support and educational network not only for the ones who have experienced an earth-shattering loss but also for the people who are often overlooked: the griever’s loved ones and trusted support system. To aid in her mission, Aly is currently pursuing a graduate degree in counselling psychology and a career in grief therapy.

Aly Bird is a coach and author with a BA from Carleton University and MS in social planning from the University of Toronto. She is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and the Bereavement Ontario Network.

Keeping her life in balance, Aly is passionate about taking long walks with her dog, creating art, and singing at the top of her lungs every time she has the chance.

Learn more at www.alybird.com or find her on social media
@thealybird.

You’ll discover:
• How terrible clichés are more harmful than helpful and what tools to
replace them with that support and comfort.
• The skillful art of asking the right questions to help your loved one heal.
• How to be a super human, not a superhero!
• The two most important things you must provide as they grieve.
• How to keep your feelings out of their grieving process.

There isn’t a cure for grief. Nothing you do can change that devastating reality—
but you have power to alleviate sorrow. Read Grief Ally today so you can offer the
support your person actually needs.

Thank you for listening!

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