The Grief Recovery Handbook

Newly updated and expanded to commemorate its 20th anniversary-this classic resource helps people complete the grieving process and move toward recovery and happinessIncomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on the capacity for happiness. Drawing from their own histories as well as from others', the authors illustrate how it is possible to recover from grief and regain energy and spontaneity. Based on a proven program, The Grief Recovery Handbook offers grievers the specific actions needed to move beyond loss.New material in this edition includes: How to choose which loss you should work on first How to deal with growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home Loss of faith Loss of career Loss of health And much, much more.

John W. James and Russell Friedman have been working with grievers for more than thirty years. They have served as consultants to thousands of bereavement professionals and provide Grief. Recovery Seminars and Certification Programs throughout the United States and Canada. They are the founders of the Grief Recovery Institute.