Coping With Death and Dying
Helping others cope with grief
Here are some ways a person can cope with grief and help others who are grieving:
- Spend time with friends and family. Discuss strong feelings like anger and sadness.
- Join a support group or volunteer to help someone else.
- Get back to your daily routines, including getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising.
- Be patient. Healing takes time. Go easy on yourself.
Ways to help someone else:
- Offer to talk and be supportive.
- Be honest and accepting; remember that denial and anger are normal stages.
- Be caring, patient, and understanding.
- Listen actively and provide statements of hope.
- If the person seems stuck in the depression stage, encourage him to seek professional help.
