Coping With Grief

How Can You Cope with Grief? 
Talk to family or friends
Seek counseling
Read poetry or books
Engage in social activities
Exercise
Eat good foods 
Seek spiritual support
Take time to relax
Join a support group
Listen to music
Be patient with yourself
Let yourself feel grief 

How Can You Support Others Who Are Grieving?
Be a good listener
Ask about their feelings
Just sit with them
Share your feelings
Ask about their loss
Remember their loss
Make telephone calls
Acknowledge the pain
Let them feel sad
Be available when you can
Do not minimize grief
Talk about your own losses. 
People who are grieving often feel isolated or lonely in their grief. Soon after the loss, social activities and support from others may decrease. As the shock of the loss fades, there is a tendency on the part of the griever to feel more pain and sadness. Well-meaning friends may avoid discussing the subject due to their own discomfort with grief or their fear of "making the person feel bad. They may "not know what to say.
People who are grieving are likely to fluctuate between wanting some time to themselves and wanting closeness with others. They may want someone to talk to about their feelings. Showing concern and thoughtfulness about a friend shows that you care. It's better to feel nervous and awkward sitting with a grieving friend than to not sit there at all.