“How to Help a Grieving Friend” is a moving and insightful animated video created by Megan Devine—an internationally recognized psychotherapist, grief advocate, and best-selling author. Devine is renowned for her empathetic approach to grief, combining over two decades of clinical experience with her own journey through loss. She is the founder of Refuge in Grief and the author of the acclaimed book, It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand, which has become a touchstone for millions seeking honest guidance in the aftermath of loss and heartbreak.

In this video, Devine shares evidence-based practical wisdom on how best to support a grieving friend—not through advice or forced cheerfulness, but through acknowledgment, presence, and empathy.