Grief and Loss
Caring for People God's Way
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49m
H. Norman Wright, M.A.
Counselors are frequently called by God to minister to those who grieve and suffer loss. However, helping people who have experienced tragedy and are caught in overwhelming grief can be challenging. This session discusses ways to respond and show compassion and care in times of grief and loss. Coping strategies to help clients normalize what they are feeling and find hopeful outcomes are also given.
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