Psychotherapist Explains Why We Should Let Our Grieving Friends Be In Pain Instead Of Trying To Cheer Them Up

You won’t heal somebody’s pain by trying to take it away from them. Megan Devine, a psychotherapist and writer of Refuge in Grief has created an insightful animation that talks about the alternative. Even though it may sound counter-intuitive, Devine argues that acknowledging your friend’s pain will help them much more than telling them to cheer up or look on the bright side.

More info: refugeingrief.com

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