Overcoming Grief: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (Overcoming Books) - Softcover

Morris, Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184529677X ISBN 13: 9781845296773

Publisher: Robinson Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Grief is a natural and healthy reaction to loss but it can be extremely debilitating and result in a downward emotional spiral, impacting on such aspects of life as relationships and work.

Relentless grief can cause a host of physical problems due to the sufferer not looking after themselves properly, for example not eating, becoming over-reliant on alcohol, experiencing disrupted sleep. It can also lead to serious emotional and psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, health anxiety and panic attacks.

This self-help book will prove invaluable to the recently bereaved, guiding them through the painful process of bereavement.

Topics covered:

Dealing with expected or unexpected death

Challenging unhelpful thoughts

Establishing a routine and tackling avoidance

Returning to work

Practical aspects such as dealing with the funeral, birthdays, etc.

Planning a new future

About this title

About the Author

SUE MORRIS is a CBT-trained clinical psychologist and director of bereavement services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, USA. She has previously worked in community mental health and private practice in Sydney, Australia. She is the author of An Introduction to Coping with Grief and has co-authored four self-help books about relationships and motherhood.

From the Back Cover

Reassuring and helpful strategies to guide you through your grief

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but in some cases it can be devastating, causing a loss of direction and affecting our relationships and work.

This practical self-help guide will help you to regain a sense of control and offers tried and tested strategies for adjusting to life without your spouse, friend or family member.

Relentless grief can cause a host of physical problems, including difficulties eating, disrupted sleep and becoming over-reliant on alcohol. It can also lead to serious emotional and psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks and complicated grief. But techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help.

The book covers:
· Coping with the unexpected or long-anticipated death of a loved one
· Establishing a positive routine and tackling avoidance of difficult issues
· Practical concerns such as finalising affairs and dealing with birthdays and anniversaries
· Returning to work and planning a new future

SUE MORRIS is a Clinical Psychologist trained in CBT. She is currently Director of Bereavement Services at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, USA. Sue has worked in Australia, Hong Kong and the USA in a variety of settings, including community mental health agencies, hospices and in private practice.

Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.

Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper

Edition details

• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184529677X
• ISBN 13: 9781845296773
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320