When someone you love dies or separates from you, it can be a painful experience. To complicate matters, America's society today is less tolerant of emotions. Trying to deal with the reality of the loss and figuring how to adjust to it can leave one overwhelmed and depleted.
It's hard enough to grieve, and we say that we're okay but we're not. So, the archaic misinformation that people still believe regarding grief, "to be strong," is harmful. During the most emotionally difficult times of their lives, people are concerned about being judged on how "strong" they are.
You Don't Need to be Strong: Navigating the 4 Tasks of Grief is an excellent path to healing. The book is written by Dr. Pamela Esau, Psy.D., a licensed psychotherapist and Certified Grief Specialist who is also a bereaved daughter, sister, and friend. This practical guide combines profound insights from both her professional background and personal experience. Her book is based on the grief model developed by Dr. J. William Worden. His model is adaptable to a wide range of losses in a variety of cultural contexts. It is also a model that focuses on how one can actively engage his or her unique grief process in a fruitful way. You will learn:
- Techniques for accepting the loss
- What to do with distressing emotions of grief
- How to adjust to a "new normal"
- Create a continuing bond and connection
- Self-care skills to increase your focus, energy, and ability to relax
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