Bearing the Unbearable is an experience more than a book. In recounting many cases from her extraordinary therapy practice devoted to helping people who are undergoing severe and traumatic grief, the book offers the reader an experience that—like grief itself—is painful but for which one will be deeply grateful afterwards. Cacciatore’s amazing book shows us through its many emotionally gripping examples–guaranteed to trigger readers’ own lurking tears—much that is novel and illuminating about the ineffable depth and labyrinthine nature of intense grief.
Bearing the Unbearable*is a Foreword INDIES Award-Winner - Gold Medal for Self-Help.
When a loved one dies, the pain of loss can feel unbearable-especially in the case of a traumatizing death that leaves us shouting, “NO!”*with every fiber of our body. The process of grieving can feel wild and nonlinear-and often lasts for much longer than other people, the nonbereaved, tell us it should.
Organized into fifty-two short chapters,*Bearing the Unbearable*is a companion for life's most difficult times, revealing how grief can open our hearts to connection, compassion, and the very essence of our shared humanity. Dr. Joanne Cacciatore-bereavement educator, researcher, Zen priest, and leading counselor in the field-accompanies us along the heartbreaking path of love, loss, and grief. Through moving stories of her encounters with grief over decades of supporting individuals, families, and communities-as well as her own experience with loss-Cacciatore opens a space to process, integrate, and deeply honor our grief.
Not just for the bereaved,*Bearing the Unbearable*will be required reading for grief counselors, therapists and social workers, clergy of all varieties, educators, academics, and medical professionals. Organized into fifty-two accessible and stand-alone chapters, this book is also perfect for being read aloud in support groups.
Bearing the Unbearable*is a Foreword INDIES Award-Winner - Gold Medal for Self-Help.
When a loved one dies, the pain of loss can feel unbearable-especially in the case of a traumatizing death that leaves us shouting, “NO!”*with every fiber of our body. The process of grieving can feel wild and nonlinear-and often lasts for much longer than other people, the nonbereaved, tell us it should.
Organized into fifty-two short chapters,*Bearing the Unbearable*is a companion for life's most difficult times, revealing how grief can open our hearts to connection, compassion, and the very essence of our shared humanity. Dr. Joanne Cacciatore-bereavement educator, researcher, Zen priest, and leading counselor in the field-accompanies us along the heartbreaking path of love, loss, and grief. Through moving stories of her encounters with grief over decades of supporting individuals, families, and communities-as well as her own experience with loss-Cacciatore opens a space to process, integrate, and deeply honor our grief.
Not just for the bereaved,*Bearing the Unbearable*will be required reading for grief counselors, therapists and social workers, clergy of all varieties, educators, academics, and medical professionals. Organized into fifty-two accessible and stand-alone chapters, this book is also perfect for being read aloud in support groups.
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940192458723 |
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Publisher: | Wisdom Publications MA |
Publication date: | 04/23/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 927,407 |