Record details

• ISBN: 9781402212215
• ISBN: 1402212216
• Physical Description: xxxiv, 292 pages ; 23 cm.
• Edition: Updated edition.
• Publisher: Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, c2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 268-282) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Pt. 1. An unfamiliar world : the journey into grief. The starting point : notes from the authors -- Notes for the first few weeks -- Understanding the emotional and physical effects of grief -- Myths and misunderstandings of the grieving process.

Pt. 2. The world is upside down : collecting our scattered pieces. The world is upside down -- Relating to others -- Difficult days : holidays, anniversaries, and more -- Grieving apart, grieving together : understanding how men and women grieve -- Helping children cope with grief.

Pt. 3. Sharing our stories. Losing a friend -- Losing a parent -- Losing a child -- Losing a partner -- Losing a sibling -- Fallen heroes -- Suicide -- One of many : when tragedy causes multiple deaths -- Other unique challenges.

Pt. 4. Pathways through grief. The road ahead : understanding the grief journey -- Faith -- Self-help and therapy -- The grief recovery process and exercises to guide you -- The journey continued...parting notes from the authors.

App I. The memorial service ; The eulogy ; A checklist of calls to make ; Friends support group invitation -- App II. Support for the loss of a partner ; Support for grieving children ; Support for the loss of a child ; Support for loss through suicide ; Internet support for siblings ; General bereavement support ; Other recommended books by topic.

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Subject:

Bereavement > Psychological aspects.
Death > Psychological aspects.