Honing Your Listening Skills: Your Brother's Grief

Your brother's wife has just died, and he is trying to deal with her death. When you see you brother, you tell him that, although you obviously do not know how he feels, you will be there to listen to whatever he has to say. He has always been good at expressing his feelings and he talks to you about trying to sort through his emotions.

What are some other things you should consider when providing empathic support for your brother?