ABC's of Healthy Grieving
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Harold Ivan Smith Boeken
Harold Ivan Smith is een vooraanstaande nationale spreker en auteur wiens werk diep ingaat op de complexiteit van rouw en verlies. Met een carrière van meer dan dertig jaar als counselor en rouweducator heeft hij duizenden professionals en leken opgeleid. Zijn geschriften en presentaties worden geprezen om hun inzichtelijke begeleiding door het rouwproces en hun vermogen om genezing te bevorderen. Smith is ook een erkende autoriteit op het gebied van de rouw van Amerikaanse presidenten en First Ladies, en onderzoekt hoe deze leiders diepgaande persoonlijke verliezen hebben doorstaan.
Exploring the aftermath of suicide, the book delves into the profound grief experienced by friends and family. Harold Ivan Smith offers a compassionate perspective on how survivors can navigate their spiritual lives while grappling with the stigma surrounding suicide. He prompts readers to reflect on the impact of such loss on faith and spirituality, aiming to provide guidance and understanding in the healing process.
Borrowed Narratives
Using Biographical and Historical Grief Narratives With the Bereaving
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Significant grief experiences have profoundly influenced the lives of notable figures such as Dexter King, Condoleezza Rice, and Eleanor Roosevelt, among others. Their personal stories of loss reveal how grief can shape character and impact public life. The book explores these narratives, highlighting the resilience and transformation that often arise from such experiences, ultimately connecting their journeys to broader societal themes.
Eleanor Roosevelt is celebrated not only for her role as a first lady and social activist but also for her profound and inclusive spirituality. Influenced by her early readings of the New Testament, she developed a Jesus-centered faith that inspired her relentless advocacy for civil rights, women's rights, and the marginalized in society. This exploration highlights the often-overlooked spiritual dimensions of her life and how they intertwined with her commitment to social justice.
Exploring the concept of friendgrief, this book presents a theoretical and clinical framework while featuring personal stories from notable figures such as Elton John, Diane Sawyer, and Bill Clinton. Through vignettes, it delves into the emotional complexities and societal implications of losing friends, highlighting the unique experiences and coping mechanisms of these well-known individuals. The insights provided aim to deepen the understanding of grief beyond traditional relationships, emphasizing the significance of friendship in the grieving process.