Helping & supporting a friend dealing with the loss of a parent

Linked down below are blog posts that can direct you on some great emotional and practical tips on how to support a friend dealing with the loss of one or both parents. Remember Supporting someone through the grief is about empathy, patience, and being a steady presence. Tailor your support to their unique needs and preferences, whilst checking in with yourself and your own personal boundaries.

Creating space for yourself

  • When supporting and looking out for a friend simply being a listening ear and respectful can go a long way. Remembering to set boundaries for your own comfortability and also taking into account the limits your friend may feel when discussing their grief. 

  • Asking for help doesn’t impact or diminish your intentions to support a struggling friend. Although we all experience grief in our lives, there is no need to feel that we aren’t empathetic enough when someone else’s grief seems overwhelming or intimidating.