We all want to be there for a friend or loved one who is reeling from a loss. But what can we say to help them feel better? Should we say anything at all? It's a familiar debate we've all had, and one ...

Phrases like “If you need anything, just ask” or “I’m here if you need me” are commonly offered after the loss of a loved one. While often well-intentioned, these words can serve more to relieve the ...

Following the tragic July 4 floods in Texas, children might feel their grief set in as they return to school. Some will notice missing classmates, while others might fear going back to the classroom ...

Jul. 20—(Family Features) When someone you know loses a loved one, finding the right words can be difficult. A bit of compassion goes a long way and knowing the right thing to say matters. According ...

Brent was a psychologist who specialized in grief, and we were trained to support others through suffering. Yet nothing could prepare me for my own loss. Research and personal experience have shown me ...

For the first six months of 2016, I was living back home in Miles City for the first time since graduating from high school in 2008. A highlight of these months were the many times I was stopped by ...

Grief does not always begin after death. For many families facing dementia, terminal illness, or a slow decline, it arrives before the final goodbye—quietly, persistently, and often without ...