DiscoverGrief GrowerE25: Supporting Someone #1: You Don't Have to Be a Therapist to Comfort a Grieving Friend
E25: Supporting Someone #1: You Don't Have to Be a Therapist to Comfort a Grieving Friend

E25: Supporting Someone #1: You Don't Have to Be a Therapist to Comfort a Grieving Friend

Update: 2025-08-28
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You don't need to be a therapist to support someone grieving. In this episode, discover why presence matters more than credentials and how to show up with confidence, even when you feel unqualified.

You'll hear:

  • Why "comforter imposter syndrome" is so common

  • How grievers often find the deepest support outside therapy

  • Three questions to ask to boost your comforter confidence

  • Practical ways to offer care without overthinking it

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E25: Supporting Someone #1: You Don't Have to Be a Therapist to Comfort a Grieving Friend

E25: Supporting Someone #1: You Don't Have to Be a Therapist to Comfort a Grieving Friend

Shelby Forsythia, Grief Coach and Author