Contents- Introduction
- Section 1 Death and the Grieving Process
- Stages of grief
- Shock and denial
- Anger
- Relief and guilt
- Sadness and despair
- Anxiety
- Acceptance and strength
- Patterns of death and grief
- Losing a child
- Death of a fetus or newborn baby
- Guilt feelings
- The grief of siblings
Terminal illness- Terminally ill adults
- Terminally ill children
- Friends and family
Facing grief after a suicide- Stresses
- Strategies for coping
- Euthanasia
Grieving and children- Losing a parent
- Helpful concepts
Bereavement in old age- Practical problems
Unresolved grief- Unsatisfactory support
- Bereaved partners
- Facing death
The immediate formalities- Telephoning friends and relations
- Viewing the body
- Later in the day
- The first week
The coroner- The inquest
- Registering the death
The funeral- Arrangements
- Expenses
- Funeral reception
Other bureaucracy- The will
- Letters of condolence
- Helpful advice
Section 2: Rebuilding your Life - Confidence-building
Self-worth- Self-evaluation
Building positive thought- Thought-stopping
- Constructive inner monologues
- Positive addiction
Developing a support system- Whole life support
- Personal support
- Relaxation and meditation techniques
Starting a relaxation program- Relaxation techniques
- Quick relaxation techniques
Meditation techniques- Meditation using the senses
- Meditation to shut out unwanted thoughts
- Relationship skills for those who have lost a partner
Meeting new people- Coping strategies
- Getting acquainted
Keeping a relationship going
- Decision-making skills
- Initial decisions...saying'no'
The decision-making process- Reviewing your circumstances
- Defining the context of a decision
- Gathering facts
- Interpreting the information
- Making the decision
- Looking after your health
Nutrition- Sugar
- Salt
- Fat
- Alcohol
- Carbohydrates
- Water
- Fiber
Conclusion- Helping others grieve
- Your own death
- The future
Resources- Further reading
- Groups that can offer support
- Web sites
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