From the course: Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Change as an Employee
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What not to say
From the course: Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Change as an Employee
What not to say
- We talked previously about the awkwardness that comes with death. And as you begin to engage with the person with whom the loss has touched, you may be tempted to say nothing about the loss. Sometimes, it's because you are concerned that you can hurt the other person, or bring fresh memories and feelings about the death right to the surface. And other times, you may want to say nothing, because of how uncomfortable you feel about talking about death, loss and grief. Except, as I mentioned before, saying nothing ignores the glaring truth right in front of both of you. And it really doesn't honor the loss, or the connection that you have with your colleague, or with your friend. So, let's pay attention then to what's not helpful when a loss has occurred. The first is to act like nothing has happened. The second is to minimize the pain, so saying something like, "Well, the person's probably better off." A third is to…
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