Self-Help : Death, Grief, Bereavement

Widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written, this spiritual masterpiece and manual provides an inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. In .. more...

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This book explores the richness of mourning traditions around the world with the aim of meeting the needs of doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors and others involved in the care of the dying and bereaved. more...

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How do animals feel about crossing over?. What do they communicate to us after they die?. How can we contact animals in spirit?. Losing an animal companion can be a painful experience, yet by examining their transition from a spiritual perspective, Animals in Spirit explores the process of dying from the viewpoints of animals and their people. Learn how animals choose their paths in each life, and the knowledge they leave behind for their humans. As animals make their way from the physical into the spiritual realm, Animals in Spirit can strengthen the union with our beloved friends by teaching us to accept and understand the full experience of life. With true stories, insights from animals and their human friends, as well as meditations to help communicate with animals in the spirit realm, Animals in Spirit will help heal the feelings of loss and separation by connecting you to your faithful companion in spirit. more...

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''Linda Goldman has offered a bridge of understanding between grieving children and the adults who care about them. Using a balanced offering of simple text, appealing photos, gentle coaching, and straightforward advice, she has provided to readers of all ages an accessible resource for understanding and managing the experience of loss in a way that lets them draw closer together, rather than drift further apart. I recommend it highly.''. - Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, author of Lessons of Loss: A Guide to Coping and Editor of Death Studies. ''The sharing pages, memory book section, and the very important 'Sharing Grief with Words' provide the community, family, and therapist with the tools to help children climb out of this canyon of pain they are experiencing. Normalizing the grief response and letting each response to grief be understood will help all of us who grieve. This is a book that is not just for children, it is for all of us who love and experience the love of someone who is no longer present in our lives.''. - Frank Campbell, Executive Director of the Office of Clinical Research and Consultation of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, Executive Director of the Crisis Center Foundation, and Past President of the American Association of Suicidology. ''Children Also Grieve is the definitive book for young people facing loss and the adults who care about them.[It] brings warmth and reassurance to children of all ages who are coping with the death of a loved one and struggling to understand the mysteries of life at the time of loss. Linda Goldman offers gentle guidance for children grieving a loss and invaluable information for the adults who support them on their journey to heal. ...As children join Henry on his journey to understand the death of Grandfather, they gently explore their own feelings of pain and sadness. By identifying with the animals and children in the book, readers learn they are not alone in how they are feeling and find comfort in gai more...

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Following a life shattering experience, a child enters upon a confusing emotional journey that can be likened to a prism of many colors of dark feelings like sadness and fear, but also warm feelings of love and courage. The way they deal with these feelings has a lasting impact on their life as they grow. The Colors of Grief explores strategies for supporting a grieving child to ensure a healthy growth into adulthood. Drawing on the latest research in neurology and psychology, Janis Di Ciacco illustrates the child's grieving process using a model of development that employs 'key stages'. These range from preverbal infancy (0-2 years) through to early adulthood (about 25 years). She shows how a child's progress through these stages can be impaired by an early encounter with loss, which can contribute to cognitive, emotional and social difficulties. Drawing connections between bereavement, attachment issues and social dysfunction, the author suggests easy-to-use activities for intervention at each key stage, including infant massage, aromatherapy and storytelling. This is a revealing and accessible book for both parents and professionals working with, or caring for, bereaved infants, children or young adults. more...

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