1. What does ring theory tell you about responding with empathy? How will this change the way you think of providing support to someone who is grieving or going through a significant illness like cancer?

2. Many of the materials in the lesson on bereavement and mourning mention "a new normal". Define this term and discuss what this means to you.

Podcast questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYWlCGbbDGI

1. After listening to the podcast located on Bb this week, what part of Kate and Emily's conversation resonated with you most? What insight will you carry with you?

2. Kate and Emily both admit that grief and loss can be so completely isolating. What do you think stops people from reaching out to someone facing difficult circumstances? What has stopped you?

3. In the midst of loss, we need people to reflect back to us who we are. How have people been that mirror to you?

4. Briefly in the podcast and more extensively in her New York Times op-ed (ereserve), Kate boils people's harmful responses down to three types: Minimizers, Teachers, and Solvers. Why do you think people reach for these responses? Which kind are you? How will you change?