When Holidays Hurt: How to Support Someone Who’s Grieving

End-of-life doulas Adam and Renee talk with psychologist Amanda Robinson about supporting people who are grieving during the holidays. This episode is aimed at friends and family who expect grieving loved ones at gatherings and want practical guidance.

They cover how to ask about someone’s wellbeing, when to share that a guest is grieving, concrete offers of help, reasons to avoid phrases like “I know how you feel,” using the deceased person’s name, supporting children and teens, and how grief is non-linear—especially around holidays and anniversaries.