Grappling with Grief: A Guide for the Bereaved

by Penny Rawson

Overview

This book looks at different ways of going through a loss of any kind. The author draws examples from her experience as a psychotherapist and counsellor and offers the readers the chance to learn about different ways of grieving, as well as make them see that they are not alone in their grief. The language is free of jargon and the book manages to tackle this difficult subject with the dignity it deserves. The author also offers practical information on the "symptoms" of people faced with loss, her view on the different cycles of grief as well as advice to people close to a grieving person.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780496276
Publisher:	Karnac Books
Publication date:	11/24/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	90
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Penny Rawson has worked as a therapist for many years, working in higher education and youth counselling. She is the Director of FASTPACE, a consultancy specialising in brief psychodynamic therapy, training and supervision. She has written for various journals and is the author of 'Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: An Analysis of Key Principles' and 'Grappling with Grief'.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	vii
	Foreword	xi
	Introduction	1
Chapter 1	"I think I'm going mad"	7
Chapter 2	It's never the same again	31
Chapter 3	How long?	43
Chapter 4	What happens after death?	57
Chapter 5	What can I do to help myself?	73
Chapter 6	What can I do to help the bereaved?	101
Chapter 7	Inching forward in leaps and bounds	107
	References	109
	Index	111