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Stuck
for Words
What to Say to Someone who is Grieving
By : Doris Zagdanski
RRP : AUD$21.95
In this book Doris Zagdanski enlists the help of grieving people to tell you what they need from those around them. She has adapted communication skills and modified counselling techniques to enable the ordinary person in the street to speak confidently with a grieving friend, client, colleague, relative ... anybody who needs to talk about their feelings. There is no more the need to cross the street when you see the grieving person coming, tell them they'll soon get over it, remind them of others who are worse off or change the subject if they start to talk about it. In its fifth reprint this book is well known in the area of grief education. Here are countless strategies to respond to another's feelings without falling into the trap of being stuck for words.
Doris operates her own education consultancy and is known for her unique public speaking and training style. She has received Keynote Speaker invitations for conferences throughout Australia, New Zealand and in Norway.
Her other books are: How Teenagers Cope with Grief and Now that the Funeral is Over.
Our
Babies Have Died
SANDS Organisation
RRP : AUD$24.95
Stories of Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death contains the stories of parents who have unselfishly shared them so that others may benefit. It has been the experience of the organisation SANDS that parents of babies who have died wish to talk about their experiences, listen to those of others and confirm that the experiences they endure after the death of their child are often common amongst other bereaved parents. These stories are at times heartbreaking, brave and sensitive while showing an insight into the strength of the human condition.
As one father writes: It has been fifty-nine days since we had our hello and our sad goodbye. My lovely wife whom I adore and for whom I now have an even stronger sense of admiration for due to her strength and courage has been through hell and has not come back yet, but ‘they’ do say time heals.
When
Pets Die It’s Alright to Grieve
by Doris Zagdanski
RRP : $16.95 AUD
Whether she is speaking to you face to face, or addressing a large audience, Doris Zagdanski gets her message across. She understands grief. She connects with grieving people. In When Pets Die, she turns her attention to pet loss. The oft unrecognised hurt of losing a pet is given a name – disenfranchised grief. This grief is explained in a common sense, practical and sensitive way. Just what you need when your pet companion has died and it seems that no-one understands.
What's
Dead Mean?
by Doris Zagdanski
RRP : $15.95 AUD
In an era filled with change, grief and trauma a revolutionary new approach for children emerges. "What's Dead Mean?" is a true activity book specially written to help children cope with death. This outstanding work combines drawing and pasting with facilitated talking to help parents, teachers, child care workers, or indeed anyone faced with the challenge of communicating this vital, and often neglected, message to the young.
Eternity and Me
by Dr Allan Kellehear
RRP : $24.95 AUD
From an internationally respected author who has worked in the area of death, dying and palliative care for nearly 20 years comes this amazing book. Each story in "Eternity & Me" is a night-light offering emotional and social guidance in our personal search for meaning in death and loss. Each story can heal us. Drawing from special moments in his own personal and professional life Dr Kellehear shows us that even the most difficult times can have the meaning that ultimately helps us to live more authentically.
After Suicide
by Dr Sheila Clark
RRP : $21.95 AUD
World suicide statistics have become frightening. There are thousands of people who have lost a relative or friend through suicide. This book has been written in response to the needs of people who have lost a loved one through suicide. It is intended to help people understand the emotions they may face, provides suggestions for practical help and assists them to build a new life again. The format of the book is unique with information provided in small packages so as to be easily assimilated by the distressed reader.
Now That the Funeral is Over
By Doris Zagdanski
RRP : $15.95 AUD
"Now That the Funeral is Over" challenges the reader not only to learn about grief, but also to learn about themselves. Peaceful thoughts, meditations and inspirations all combine to produce a valuable book which will be of immense help to so many. We will all need to work through the process of grief at some time in our lives and "Now That the Funeral is Over" will be of great benefit.
Something
I've Never Felt Before
By Doris Zagdanski
RRP $16.95 AUD
Death, loss and grief are openly discussed in this book for young people. A well respected book written to alleviate the pain and loneliness associated with living without.