If you missed parts one and two of this series, check 'em out here and here . Today we're talking about what TO do in comforting someone, as opposed to what not to do. DO… Let it be all about them. Give them an opportunity to fully express themselves without interjecting your own story unless they invite it. Every person experiences loss differently. No loss is unimportant, but they are different for each person. Affirm What’s Important to Them Let them share thoughts, memories, conversations, photos, etc. Use Appropriate touch A hug, an arm around or a pat on the hand. If they are uncomfortable with that, maybe just sitting nearby. Respect their boundaries Sense what they need, read between the lines. Do they need you close by? Do they need space? Do they need a compassionate ear? Do they need someone to just be near without talking? Note: grieving losses is exhausting work and takes a tremendous amount of energy. Listen,