Book

Noel, Brook.

I wasn't ready to say goodbye : surviving, coping & healing after the sudden death of a loved one / Brook Noel & Pamela D. Blair.

Vancouver, WA : Champion Press, ©2000.

x, 285 pages ; 23 cm

Outside the publicized tragedies, there are many families and individuals that are suffering behind closed doors in our neighborhoods, in our own homes, in hospital waiting rooms. Now for those who face the challenges of sudden death, there is a hand to hold written by two women who have experienced sudden loss. In a book that will touch, comfort, uplift and console, authors Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair, Ph. D explore sudden death and its role in the cycle of life.

Death -- Psychological aspects.

Bereavement -- Psychological aspects.

Blair, Pamela D.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1: Journey through grief: The starting point -- Notes for the first few weeks -- Understanding the emotional and physical affects of grief -- The world is upside down -- The stages of grief -- Myths and misunderstandings of the grieving process -- Grief blocks -- Relating to others -- Helping children cope with grief -- Special occasions and challenges. -- pt. 2: Sharing our stories: The loss of a friend -- The loss of a parent -- The loss of a child -- The loss of a partner -- The loss of a sibling -- pt. 3: Pathways through grief: Questions and answers -- Self-help and therapy -- Grief recovery exercises -- Resources and support.

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