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I wasn't ready to say goodbye : surviving, coping, and healing after the sudden death of a loved one / Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair.
LIBRA BF575.G7 N653 2008
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Noel, Brook.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bereavement--Psychological aspects.
- Bereavement.
- Death--Psychological aspects.
- Death.
- Attitude to Death.
- mourning.
- Medical Subjects:
- Bereavement.
- Attitude to Death.
- Physical Description:
- xxxiv, 292 pages ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- Updated ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, ©2008.
- Summary:
- Explores unexpected death and its role in the cycle of life.
- Contents:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 268-282) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781402212215
- 1402212216
- OCLC:
- 183926512
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