What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts) - Paperback

by Nancy Guthrie (Author)

We want to say or do something that helps our grieving friend. But what?

When someone we know is grieving, we want to help. But sometimes we stay away or stay silent, afraid that we will do or say the wrong thing, that we will hurt instead of help.

In this straightforward and practical book, Nancy Guthrie provides us with the insight we need to confidently interact with grieving people. Drawing upon the input of hundreds of grieving people, as well as her own experience of grief, Nancy offers specifics on what to say and what not to say, and what to do and what to avoid. Tackling touchy topics like talking about heaven, navigating interactions on social media, and more, this book will equip readers to support those who are grieving with wisdom and love.

• Filled with practical examples from grieving people who have been helped (and hurt) during their loss
• Author has firsthand experience with grieving and being consoled after losing two of her own children
• Author is known as an expert when it comes to dealing with grief because of her connection with GriefShare, Respite Retreats, and books she has written, including Holding On to Hope and Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow
• Perfect for counselors and pastors looking for a resource to give to those who want to help grieving friends or loved ones

Author Biography

Nancy Guthrie (MATS Reformed Theological Seminary) teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books and the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast with the Gospel Coalition. She and her husband founded Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child, and they are cohosts of the GriefShare video series.