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Thing You Can Do
Be
there
Send a note
Listen
Initiate and anticipate
Avoid
clich�s and easy answers
Silence is golden
Accept and encourage the expression of feelings
Offer opportunities and safety for remembering
Learn about the grief process
Help the person find support and encouragement
Allow the person to grieve at his or her own pace
Be patient...
Provide for times of lightheartedness
Believe in the person�s ability to recover and grow
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