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Sue Scheff: Helping, Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving

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It has been a week of tremendous loss in Hollywood and in many hearts of people throughout the world . This grief is effecting all ages, from kids that have been mesmerized by the music of an ICON to adults that grew up with that ICON -the shock and sudden death of anyone you have grew up with, looked up to, or simply had become part of "your" life can be devastating. I found an article from Education.com that offers some great advice on handling grief within your family. Helping / Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving by Jeanne Segal , PhD Jaelline Jaffe , Ph.D.Linda Laucella Source: Helpguide Bereavement can be a lonely and frightening experience for many people. Once the funeral is over and the cards and flowers stop pouring in, they still need caring and support. It is not uncommon for people to have difficulty openly expressing their feelings around grief and sadness. This may be particularly true when the public outlets for their pain and sorrow have ended. Where do peop...