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Communication skills for difficult times
Knowing what to say to a colleague who has been recently bereaved can be tricky. This isn’t the time for well-intended but useless platitudes. To be most supportive and helpful, you need to take your cue from the bereaved person and this video shows you how.Summary of learning messages
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Everyone is different
Take your cue from the bereaved person you are seeking to support -
Offer practical support
Let them know you care, can help with work tasks, and are available to talk if and when they wish -
It's not just one conversation
The sense of bereavement doesn’t just go away; your empathy and support are likely to be needed over a period of time.
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