Kirjahaku

A Time to Grieve is a Christian guide to comforting and counseling those who are grieving. God has called us to comfort others, but often we don't know how to respond to someone who is grieving. We may not even understand our reactions to our own losses. Understanding the grieving process can help us know how to help someone recover. In our daily lives, we may find opportunity to support someone who has had a loss. This book will help you understand how to do this and it may help you recover from losses in your life.

Finally in print Grief Recovery A Workbook for Widows and Widowers concentrates on the grief experiences of widows and widowers and guides them through 10 weeks of sharing, learning about their grief and the steps of grieving. It is most e ective in a group but also suitable for the individual reader. The workbook has been used in churches with proven success for many years. I was widowed with two small children when I discovered Robyn's grief group. The Grief Recovery Workbook gave me insight into my grief and a better understanding of the grieving process. By working through the book and sharing my grief with others, I was able to stop hiding from my grief, recover, and nd hope again. This book changed my life. Diane Ullom, Elder, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Menlo Park, California This book deals with grief in an organized and sensitive method. It contains a very effective collection of grief review and grief re ection exercises that help readers share the bereavement experience with others. It is friendly, encouraging, and healing. We recommend it highly. David and Jerrie Bell Long, Sunnyvale, California I would recommend this book to anyone suffering the loss of a spouse at any stage of recovery. Don Schreiber, retired engineer, Los Altos, California Grief Recovery A Workbook for Widows and Widowers Includes: Week 1 The Loss - Numbness and Shock Week 2 Facing Our Loss - How we and others are not prepared to deal with loss Week 3 When the Grief Returns - Realizing the full extent of our loss Week 4 The Journey Through Grief - Understanding our personal grief journey Week 5 Choosing to Recover - Taking responsibility for our recovery Week 6 Reconciling with the Past - Understanding our past losses Week 7 Turning the Corner - Starting to look toward the future Week 8 Finding a New Place in Life - Discovering new roles Week 9 Building a New Life - Integrating the past with the future Week 10 Getting Back in Balance - Moving beyond loss Plus: How to Survive the Holidays How to Start and Lead a Widows and Widowers Ministry at your Church