“How Do You Help A Grieving Friend?” Animation By EXPERT SOURCE Megan Devine, Grief Expert, Psychotherapist and Author

When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief.

Megan Devine is a psychotherapist, grief expert, and author of It’s OK That You’re Not OK. Megan recently released an animation called “How Do You Help A Grieving Friend?” In under a week, it’s been viewed over 27,000 times on YouTube, with thousands of shares across social media. The animation takes the challenging topic of grief and makes it accessible – a boon to all those who want to be better friends and allies. She is *brilliant* and you will love her insight on these important and often overlooked topics.

“It’s so hard to know what to do when your friends are hurting. The thing is, you can’t cheer someone up by telling them to look on the bright side, or by giving them advice. It just doesn’t work. Watch this video to learn the one thing that will improve all of your “I’m here for you” intentions, and be that supportive friend you most want to be.” — Megan Devine

About the Author: Megan Devine is a writer, speaker, and advocate for emotional change on a cultural level. She holds a master’s in counseling psychology. Since the tragic loss of her partner in 2009, Megan has emerged as a bold new voice in the world of grief support. Her contributions via her site Refuge in Grief have helped create sanctuary for those in pain and encouragement for those who want to help. For more, visit refugeingrief.com.

It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand (Paperback)

ISBN-13: 978-1622039074

http://www.refugeingrief.com

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