ABC's of Healthy Grieving
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Harold Ivan Smith Livres
Harold Ivan Smith est un conférencier national et un auteur de renom dont le travail explore en profondeur les complexités du deuil et de la perte. Fort d'une carrière de plus de trente ans en tant que conseiller et éducateur spécialisé dans le deuil, il a formé des milliers de professionnels et d'aidants bénévoles. Ses écrits et ses présentations sont salués pour leurs conseils avisés tout au long du processus de deuil et leur capacité à favoriser la guérison. Smith est également une autorité reconnue sur les deuils vécus par les présidents et les premières dames américains, étudiant la manière dont ces dirigeants ont surmonté de profondes pertes personnelles.
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
- 299pages
- 11 heures de lecture
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.