Publisher's Synopsis
A Companion Book for Grief and Loss Journeys and Shadow SeasonsDirect and practical answers to frequently asked questions like:
- How long will these grief and sadness feelings last?
- Is there something wrong with me? I feel like I should be over this loss... or at least further along by now.
- Why do I keep going in circles with these painful thoughts?
- What do I say when people offer to help me? I have no idea what I need... and when they ask, I feel pressured to respond and come up with something. I would like support, but I have no idea what would really be useful or helpful to me.
Just as there is no "right way" to grieve, there's no "right way" to experience this book.
Sure, read it from cover to cover... or flip to a random page and see what fits, serves, or supports. PLUS: Quick, practical supports at the end of the book
There are 2 indexes (indices) in the very back for gentle self-talk options to use and practice, plus another of all of the writing prompts. Written by Wendy Sloneker, a coach specializing in emergence from grief and loss, this book offers personal and professional insights, recommendations and suggestions in a friendly, warm, and direct way... the same way she works with her private clients. Discover new insights about thoughts, feelings, self-talk and how to move through the most painful seasons while mitigating... and even dissolving... blame, resentments, anger, frustration, sadness, and sorrow. Pick up new details about thoughts and feelings, plus manageable, practical aspects of dealing with loss, grief, and change in daily life. An excellent gift of thoughtful support for those navigating:
- Loss of a loved one, or a less-than-loved one
- Pet loss
- Support of a loved one, either caregiving, spouse/partner, friend, coworker, employee
- A new diagnosis of any kind... Yep, including chronic or terminal diagnoses
- Divorce, estrangement, a breakup, or a rocky season with a friend or family member
- Changes such as moves, empty nesting, kids going to new schools or moving out
- Intangible losses, either recent or from long ago. Including losses of trust, security, financial status, etc.
- Identity shifts that bring feelings of being adrift, unanchored, untethered
