Product Description

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31452 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-24
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
Sue Morris is a Clinical Psychologist trained in CBT. She currently works as a Bereavement Coordinator at a large hospice in Boston, USA where she has developed and facilitated a six-week support programme for the recently bereaved. She has co-authored four self-help books about relationships and motherhood.