That's where I am different, I don't believe in spoon-feeding. I'm a PA not a nurse or a social worker.
Personally I would just carry on as normal and ignore the situation. If people want to open up and confide, they will.
Coaxing and giving them attention sometimes makes things worse, but only my opinion, everyone is different. I don't think our bosses (male or female) expect any extra attention in this kind of situation. I would have thought it better to allow them space to deal with things as they see fit.
(Obviously no sympathy here)
