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Grief, Loss

Grief and Loss

Title:How to Survive the Loss of a Love
Author:Harold H. Bloomfield, Melba Colgrove, & Peter McWilliams
Publisher:Allen Park, MI: Mary Books/Prelude Press
Publication Date:2000
ISBN:0-931580-43-9
 
This book is a short, easy to read and understand guide to the process of grieving and loss. The authors use a broad definition of loss - including the death of a loved one, moving, graduating, and ending a relationship, among many others. The use of both poetry and prose to examine and educate about the pain and healing of loss is easily understood and accessible. Included in this book are discussions on the stages of loss, encouragement for going through the process of grieving, and advice on coping with the myriad of emotions that can arise.
 

 
Title:The Healing Journey Through Grief: Your Journal for Reflection and Recovery
Author:Phil Rich
Publisher:New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date:1999
ISBN:0-471-29565-5
 
This book on grieving is focused primarily on loss from death. Many structured writing exercises are offered that are focused on moving through the grief process. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of grieving - including the initial adjustment, relationships, and remembering. The written text offers education and information about the grieving process and suggestions for reflecting back on your writing.
 

Reviews completed by: Mark Balaban, Keri Barnett, Jessey Bernstein, Jennifer Jones, Casey Moser, and Brigid Cahill.

 

 

 

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