The Path Through Grief: A Compassionate Guide - Softcover

Marguerite Bouvard; Sandra L. Bertman Ph.D; Evelyn Gladu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1573921890 ISBN 13: 9781573921893

Publisher: Prometheus, 1998

Synopsis

Touched by the loss of a loved one or friend, the grief can be lonely and bewildering. Filled with compassion and sound practical advice, this insightful book helps not only those who are going through the grieving process, but also the families, friends, and professionals who want to reach out to the bereaved. With interviews and personal narratives, The Path Through Grief: A Compassionate Guide explores all types of grief and loss the death of a parent, spouse, child, sibling, friend, or domestic partner. Loss through illness, stillbirths, miscarriages, homicide, and suicide are also discussed. An important chapter on AIDS addresses the pain of society's reaction to the disease in addition to the personal anguish of loss. The Path Through Grief is a companion on this sobering journey. Explaining the stages of bereavement, it shows how we can "reach the other side" of grief. Included are excellent tips and advice on how friends and health care professionals can help those who are grieving. A final chapter on resources offers advice on locating support groups along with lists of national and regional organizations. This essential volume speaks to each of us in a deeply personal and sensitive way.

About this title

About the Author

Marguerite Bouvard (Wellesley, MA) is a resident scholar with the Women's Studies Program at Brandeis University, and has authored numerous books and articles.
Evelyn Gladu (Somerville, MA) is a psychotherapist and licensed mental health counselor.

From the Back Cover

Having authored a number of books and articles on coping with grief and chronic illness, Marguerite Bouvard, in collaboration with Evelyn Gladu, offers family members and friends a true companion for the journey through grief. This work explains the various stages of grief and mourning, how we can help ourselves and others, and how we can "reach the other side" of grief. In addition to a chapter on how to write a letter of condolence, lists of resources, support and informational groups, and additional readings are included. This essential volume speaks to each of us in a deeply personal and sensitive way, teaching us that in time, we will heal.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prometheus
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573921890
• ISBN 13: 9781573921893
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 331