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September 21, 2023

Title: Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion
Topic: Book Review

Discussed by Dr. Edward Welch
with Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (www.ccef.org/)

Part 1 of 2

When someone is grieving, we want to be helpful not hurtful, but what should we say and how should we say it?

Today, Dr. Edward Welch discusses his newest book, “Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion”, sharing practical, accessible, spiritual guidance and how we can respond with compassion.

Dr. Welch is a member of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation and has been counseling for over forty years. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling (Neuropsychology) from the University of Utah and a Master of Divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary.

Click here for a complete list of books by Dr. Edward Welch and others from the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When someone is grieving, what are some of the most hurtful things we can do or say, even when we have the absolute best intentions? Dr. Welch suggests staying away from “just” or “at least” comments or advice. He also explains how listening is different than being silent.

Were Job’s friends helpful or hurtful?

Why are men often afraid to offer help and compassion, especially toward other men?

What are some good questions to ask someone who is suffering?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion
Topic: Book Review

Discussed by Dr. Edward Welch
with Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (www.ccef.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Jesus Christ exhibit compassion, caring qualities that we can emulate when comforting those who are grieving?

What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?

Sometimes our pride can get in the way of us being truly compassionate. How can listening with humility open the door to showing compassion in a more active way? Dr. Welch reminds us that Jesus never, ever minimized someone’s pain.

How does humility change the way we approach the “why” of suffering?

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