Being there for someone we love who is grieving a death is difficult. In the case of murder, it is even more challenging. When something like the mass killing that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary happens, at first blush we find ourselves bereft of any coping skills. And yet, here we are, in the midst of the unthinkable. Today I will speak about grief and how to be there for children and adults in a way that is helpful, kind and welcomed. Using a simple framework that is easy to learn and remember, I will walk you through the journey and offer a few simple guidelines for how to be there f
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