Help a Friend (Loose Leaf)

Loose Leaf. Find out how to comfort someone who is grieving with this easy-to-read pamphlet filled with practical tips, and encouragement from Joni Eareckson Tada. Reaching out to a friend or family member who is grieving can seem difficult--you might be afraid of saying the wrong thing or not sure what to say at all. How can you help someone who is grieving? What can you do? From an overview on the stages of grief to helpful tips on what to say (and not say), this refreshing and easy-to-understand pamphlet will equip you with everything you need to know to support your friend or relative when they need you most. Gain the confidence you need to support your grieving friend rather than avoid themLearn the differences between when to offer help and when to just listenKnow what NOT to say, and learn what you can say to comfort your friendGet dozens of practical and helpful tips and Bible verses to cheer up, support, and comfort a grieving friend From denial and numbness to anger and depression, grief can be a very confusing time. People often wonder if what they are feeling is normal. Understanding the grieving process is an essential part of knowing how to comfort someone and how to walk with them towards God's healing. Perfect for personal use, small groups, ministry gifts, church giveaways and more. 20 panels, 3.85 x 8.5, unfolds to 38.5 inches long. Easily fits in a standard legal envelope. 4 Features of the Help a Friend: Grief Pamphlet by Joni Eareckson Tada 1. Practical Tips for Guiding Your Friend Through Grief and Loss Is there anything I can do/say when my friend has lost a loved one? When is it OK to offer prayer to a grieving friend? How can I involve others to help my friend in a way that's safe and tactful? Enjoy having the answers to all these questions and more at your fingertips with the Help a Friend: Grief pamphlet. Includes-- Gestures that provide comfort, words that help, and what NOT to say10 tips for getting others involved in helping your friendRecommended support groups and online resourcesSigns your friend should seek professional helpand more! 2. Simple Overview, Explanations, and the Stages of Grief Get equipped with a clear explanation of grief to gain a better understanding of what your friend is going through. Learn to identify the 5 Stages of Grief and provide support and comfort in a helpful and tactful manner. You don't have to have all the answers to grief, but with this Help a Friend pamphlet, you can gain the confidence to walk beside your friends and loved ones towards God's healing hand. 3. Real Stories of Encouragement and Comfort When someone is grieving, it is easy for he or she to feel isolated and alone. This quick pamphlet includes encouraging stories from those who have experience grief and from those who comforted others, providing hope for the future. Also gain understanding of God's purposes for pain and his redemption plan. Know when to lend an ear, share assurance of God's comfort, and more! Includes-- 2 relatable stories to encourage8 biblical reasons to help those in griefand more! 4. 8 Key Bible Verses that Will Help You Encourage Others Did you know God's plan for lifting up the downcast is YOU? Get strengthened by Bible verses for comforters and encouragers. You know God's healing is the soothing balm for the pains of this world, but it can be difficult to share His Word at the right time, in the right place without sounding preachy. Instead, Joni Eareckson Tada equips you with the verses YOU need to guide your friend through this difficult season. Enjoy having practical Bi Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…