If you’ve ever felt unsure what to say to someone who’s been widowed, there’s a good (and often-overlooked) reason contributing to that. It’s because what helps one grieving person can be unhelpful to another!
The experience of grief is unique for the widowed because the relationships they had with their spouses were multifaceted and with many layers. And just as everyone grieves differently, everyone receives comfort differently.
Caring for the Widowed equips pastors and lay leaders with must-know truths like these to minister with confidence to grieving spouses.
Know what to say and do
Since everyone’s loss is unique and people are comforted by different things, it’s normal to feel unsure about what to say (or do) that would be helpful. The Caring for the Widowed training kit helps you determine the best ways to respond to the person you’re caring for.
You’ll learn:
What the widowed need most from you
What to say, what not to say, and when to simply listen
Mistakes to avoid when caring for the widowed
What’s normal in the grief process
How to help a bereaved spouse navigate through grief
How to use the kit
The Caring for the Widowed kit is ideal for training pastors, deacons, small-group leaders, and other lay leaders to minister to the widowed. You can use the Caring for the Widowed videos and ebook two ways:
Individual training
Feel more confident when talking with grieving spouses
Have a better understanding of what the widowed need
Group training
Prepare your lay leaders to feel assured and competent in their ability to serve
Equip people in your church to provide meaningful care to the widowed
What you’ll get
Your free, downloadable kit is convenient to use and packed with practical helps:
In-depth eBook
Gain practical, hands-on advice from counselors, pastors, and grief experts on how to help grieving spouses in your church and community inCaring for the Widowed: A Guide for Pastors and Lay Leaders.
Instructional videos
Discover what grievers really need from you (and what’s not helpful) by viewing Caring for the Widowed Parts 1 & 2. The videos feature input from leading grief counselors and experts and firsthand accounts from widowed spouses. Length: 14 min. and 12 min.
Note-taking outline
Jot down practical tips and insights while viewing the videos. Plus, the outline highlights key takeaways for you or your team to keep in mind when caring for the widowed.
Download your free kit
Be ready to serve the widowed in your church and community with knowledge and confidence. Download Caring for the Widowed today!
