Grievers Ask: Answers to Questions about Death and Loss

by Harold Ivan Smith

Overview

In his counseling work, Harold Ivan Smith has heard all the questions - even the most obscure, personal, and difficult ones - that occur to grievers as they process their loss. Here he compiles more than 150 common questions, explores the emotions behind them, and provides clear and forthright responses. Whether readers find the answers they seek, new perspectives to ponder, or comfort from knowing that others ask similar questions, this valuable resource will guide individuals who are in the midst of grief and those who wish to provide comfort.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780806645629
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	04/19/2004
Series:	A
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	879,638
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Harold Ivan Smith is the author of many books including On Grieving the Death of a Father, Grieving the Death of a Friend, Singles Ask and I Wish Someone Understood My Divorce. A former funeral director, he is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and leader of seminars on grief and spirituality. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Questions about the Duration of Grief

Questions about Asking Why

Questions about Remembering

Questions about Regrets

Questions about Causation

Questions about God

Questions about Grief and Spirituality

Questions about Forgiveness

Questions about Eternal Life, Heaven, and Hell

Questions about Grief and Communication

Questions about the Death of a Parent

Questions about the Death of a Child

Questions about Children and Grief

Questions about Suicide

Questions about the Death of a Pet

Questions about Grief and Sexuality

Questions about Funeral Rituals and Customs

Questions about Cremation

Questions about Memorialization

Questions about Wills and Estates

Questions about Support

Questions about Responsibility for Griever Care

Questions about Grief in the Workplace

Questions about Holidays and Special Days

Questions about Finding Help

Conclusion

Appendix A: Grief Resources

Appendix B: Prayer Resources

Notes