Self-Help : Death, Grief, Bereavement

The death of Diana Princess of Wales, on 31 August 1997, prompted public demonstrations of grief on an almost unprecedented scale. Global media coverage of the events following Diana's death appeared to create an international 'community of mourning'. However, such scenes of 'mass grief' were shadowed by political resistances and social tensions. The mourning - and not mourning - of Diana seemed to cross and yet reconfirm social divisions, to shift and at the same time redraw political boundaries. more...

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'In Nearing Death Awareness , Mary Anne Sanders has provided a well thought out anthology covering the different aspects of, and sometimes names given to, the concept of Nearing Death Awareness. This book should provide clear, concise information and comfort to those who read it.'. - Maggie Callanan, co-author of Final Gifts. Dying is a complex experience for the dying person and their family, friends, and carers, that involves all aspects of what it means to be human: physical, mental, and spiritual. The author describes different types of Nearing Death Awareness (NDA), including visions, dreams, and symbolic language, and offers practical guidance for family and carers of the dying about how to respond appropriately and supportively to NDA behavior. This sensitive and informative book will make fascinating reading not only for anyone who is likely to accompany a dying person, but for anyone with an interest in spirituality. more...

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'Death is the elephant in the living room - the huge thing that everyone knows is there but no one mentions... By letting each of the people in this book tell their story in their own way Clare Jenkins and Judy Merry have shown the individuality of grief... The stories show, too, that the dead belong to no one. All we possess are those parts of our own stories which we shared with those we grieve for. 'Yet, out of all the unique stories in this intensely compassionate and humane book, comes the understanding that, alone as we are in our grief, such suffering shows us that what matters most in life is the love we have for one another.'. - from the Foreword by Dorothy Rowe. 'This is a book that opens windows onto the raw, honest and very personal accounts of the unique feelings of grief experienced by dozens of people - some you will know and others you won't. Each section, told from the perspective of a different relationship, is thoughtfully introduced and then the feelings and the experiences simply speak for themselves. No textbook can be as eloquent or as helpful as the personal accounts of grief to be found on these pages - an essential book for anyone concerned to look beneath the surface and to try to understand better the experience of others.'. - Simon Armson, former Chief Executive of the Samaritans. 'Everyone should read this book. Death, real death, that is, has become an undiscussable subject. There is a lot of pretend death in our television, film and cartoon entertainment, but we never really believe it will happen to us and those we love. We don't prepare ourselves properly for the possibility, and when it does happen, don't understand our own feelings which can range, as the authors point out, from obvious sadness to anger and hatred aimed at the very person who died, because we are so upset by it. Clare Jenkins and Judy Merry are to be congratulated warmly for producing a very, very important book indeed. I strongly urge you to read it.' - Claire Ra more...

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Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and foremost, a dog lover. In 1998, he and his family welcomed a half-Border Collie/half-Cocker Spaniel they named Pepsi into their lives. Six years later, his wife and son persuaded him to adopt a dog from the local shelter, a Spaniel mix. It turned out he was older than originally thought, and he was the most beautiful dog they'd ever seen. They named him Sprite. Their lives would never be the same. more...

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Silent Grief is a book for and about “suicide survivors” – those who have been left behind by the suicide of a friend or loved one. Author Christopher Lukas is a suicide survivor himself – several members of his family have taken their own lives – and the book draws on his own experiences, as well as those of numerous other suicide survivors. These personal testimonies are combined with the professional expertise of Henry M. Seiden, a psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist. The authors present information on common experiences of bereavement, grief reactions and various ways of coping. Their message is that it is important to share one's experience of “survival” with others and they encourage survivors to overcome the perceived stigma or shame associated with suicide and to seek support from self-help groups, psychotherapy, family therapy, Internet support forums or simply a friend or family member who will listen. Silent Grief gives valuable insights into living in the wake of suicide and provides useful strategies and support for those affected by a suicide, as well as professionals in the field of psychology, social work, and medicine. more...

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