“Un duelo es como un amigo que llega a instalarse al lado tuyo” (Bereavement is like a friend coming to settle next to you), says clinical psychologist and thanatology specialist Betty Coppola.
In this listening practice for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners, Betty, a Mexican-born resident of Houston, explains the stages of grief and loss.
Identify in the talk which of these phrases bring comfort and which ones we should avoid when facing a person who is grieving:
– “Todo va estar bien”
– “La pérdida trae un mensaje para ti, y tienes que descubrirlo”
– “No fue tu culpa”
– “Ya no llores, te vas a enfermar”
Listen to the specialist’s opinion and put your Spanish into practice: we invite you to chat with your family and friends about the subject.
