Williamsburg Regional Library

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

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 268-282) and index

index present

non fiction

I wasn't ready to say goodbye

bibliography

183926512

Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair

surviving, coping, and healing after the sudden death of a loved one

Explores unexpected death and its role in the cycle of life

part 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 processpart 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 griefpart 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 challengespart 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 authorsApp 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

adult