Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse

by Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Robert C. De Vries

Overview

The authors, a clinical psychologist and a pastor and professor, offer comfort and guidance to those mourning their spouse's death. Both suffered the loss of a spouse at a relatively young age, and their empathy, combined with psychological insights, biblical observations, and male and female perspectives, help readers experience grief in the healthiest, most complete way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585581498
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge is a clinical psychologist at Pine Rest Mental Health Services. She is also a certified social worker and a registered nurse. Robert C. De Vries is professor of church education at Calvin Theological Seminary and regularly conducts workshops and seminars on issues relating to adult education, youth ministry, and bereavement.
Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge is a licensed clinical psychologist working for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
Robert C. De Vries is emeritus professor of church education at Calvin Theological Seminary and an ordained pastor.

Table of Contents

1 Why Grieve?
2 How Do You Grieve?
3 What Is the Grief Process?
4 How Can You Take Charge of Your Grief?
5 How Can You Proceed in Your Grief?
6 How Does Gender Affect Your Grief?
7 How Can You Be a Grieving Parent?
8 What about Financial and Employment Issues?
9 What Is the Other Side of Grief?