Presence Over Presents

How to Be With Family and Friends in Grief During the Holidays

A free, 1-hour virtual workshop on how to comfort, support, and show up for grieving loved ones during the holidays.

Date

November 18, 2026

Time

7:00PM - 8:00 PM EST

Location

Live Via Zoom

Cost

100% Free

Want to comfort a grieving friend or family member this holiday season, but afraid of saying the wrong thing?

You aren’t alone. We live in a culture that celebrates joy and fixing problems, leaving most of us feeling awkward, tongue-tied, or hesitant when someone we love is grieving. Meanwhile, for anyone facing an empty chair at the table, the holidays can feel like an exhausting collision between cultural pressure to "be merry" and deep personal sorrow.

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Together We Will Cover

The Holiday Paradox

Why the holidays feel like an emotional collision for people in grief.

Overcoming "Grief Illiteracy"

Common, well-meaning clichés that accidentally sting (like "At least..." or "Let me know if you need anything") and what to say instead.

Lessons from Mary & Martha

Drawing on the timeless story of Jesus visiting two grieving sisters (John 11), we’ll explore how to meet different grief styles with empathy rather than quick answers.

Practical Tools & Scripts:

Exact, copy-and-paste text messages, "no-pressure" holiday invitations, and behind-the-scenes ways to help right away.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who wants to love a grieving friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member better this season. Whether you come from a faith background or simply want practical, compassionate communication tools, you are warmly welcome here.

Cameras are totally Optional!

Call: +1 (678) 470-9192

Email: hello@hopealivegriefsupport

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