10. What to say when you don't know what to say

You don’t need a degree in counselling to be a supporter.  

In this week’s podcast, I talk about the different types of caregivers in a church and what to say when you don’t know what to say.   There are strengths and weaknesses of each type of caregiver support and by limiting care for only the pastor or professionals you are missing out on the enormous value that peers can offer. 

Offering training and accountability/support is a great way to keep volunteers.  

People feel inadequate and uncomfortable when they are supporting people and they don’t know what to say.  So in the podcast this week, I share 5 things you can do when you don’ know what to say.  

These 5 tips give people simple tools to support others so they don’t feel as overwhelmed.