Beyond Platitudes | CareIQ for Grief

When words fall short, care can still hold. This series invites us to face grief honestly, and practice the kind of care that goes deeper than clichés. Using our CareIQ toolkit, we’ll learn how to show up with empathy, courage, and love that truly connects.

October 26 | Facing Grief Honestly. Grief is a universal part of being human, yet we often try to avoid or explain it away. This week, we’ll ask, “What is my role?” and practice naming what’s real… because honesty about pain is the first act of love.
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November 2 | Presence Over Platitudes. When someone is hurting, our words often fall short. Instead of trying to fix things, we can listen deeply. This week we’ll explore how simple presence and compassionate attention can mean more than any explanation ever could.
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November 9 | Receiving Care, Too. Have you ever noticed that it’s often easier to offer care than to accept it? This week, let’s remember to set and communicate our boundaries and honor our own needs, learning that letting others care for us isn’t weakness, but a vital part of community and love.
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November 16 | Practices of Healing & Resilience. Grief doesn’t go away; it reshapes us. Healing takes time, shared rituals, and support. This week we’ll ask, “What can I do that would be helpful to you right now?”— practicing the kind of grounded compassion that helps us walk with one another through the hard stuff.
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November 23 | Radical Care. Real care isn’t sentimental; it’s radical. It grows our networks and keeps us healthy enough to show up for one another. As we close the series, we’ll practice widening the circle and keeping ourselves healthy so that care can ripple outward into our world.
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