What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say
eBook - ePub

What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say

In Times of Grief, Heartache, and Crisis

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say

In Times of Grief, Heartache, and Crisis

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About this book

I just lost my job.My mom died of cancer.My best friend was in a serious accident.When a family member, friend, neighbor, or coworker is in pain, he or she needs your support-even if you're not sure what to do. Trusted Christian counselor Norm Wright offers this easy-to-follow handbook on how to respond to others during and after crises. As part of a national team that provides grief counseling following tragedies-including recent shootings and September 11-Norm knows firsthand what works when giving comfort. Along with discovering how you can respond in difficult situations, this straightforward guide will help you: understand the confusion and emotions the person will experiencedecide what to say and what not to saychoose what you can do immediately and long-termgive encouragement during depression and griefprovide biblical wisdom for helping the person cope and live onSensitive, practical, and specific, this handy reference includes information you need to be supportive and point to God as the ultimate healer.

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Information

Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Year
2014
eBook ISBN
9780736958486
Edition
0
Topic
Theology & Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. You Can Help
  6. 1. Called to Help
  7. 2. Don’t Be a Miserable Comforter
  8. 3. If You Want to Help, Listen
  9. 4. Understanding What Your Friend Is Experiencing
  10. 5. Understanding a Friend in Crisis
  11. 6. Loss or Trauma?
  12. 7. The Hazards of Trauma
  13. 8. Helping Your Friend
  14. 9. When Depression Hits
  15. 10. Helping a Suicidal Friend
  16. 11. Say It in Writing
  17. 12. Praying for Your Friend
  18. 13. What to Do and What Not to Do
  19. 14. When to Make a Referral
  20. Notes
  21. About the Publisher