Grief Recovery A Workbook for Widows and Widowers

This workbook concentrates on the grief experiences of widows and widowers and guides them through 10 weeks of sharing and learning about their personal journey through grief. It is most effective in a group but also suitable for the individual reader. The workbook has been used in churches for many years. The revised edition includes new material.

I was widowed with two small children when I went to Robyn's grief group. The Grief Recovery Workbook gave me insight and understanding of the grieving process. By working through the book and sharing my grief with others, I was able to recover and find a new life. Diane Ullom, Elder, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Menlo Park, California.

I was stunned by the severity of my grief following the death of my husband. Attending this group and using this workbook over the years enabled me to navigate through my grief. Since then, I have seen many widows and widowers gain an understanding of their grief while walking through their own personal grief journey. Merrilee Harter Mitchell, Elder, Stephen Minister and Coordinator/Facilitator of Widows/Widowers Grief Recovery of the East Bay, Oakland, California

I would recommend this book to anyone suffering the loss of a spouse at any stage of recovery. Don Schreiber, retired engineer, Los Altos, California

Includes:

Week 1 The Loss - Numbness and Shock

Week 2 Facing Our Loss - How we and others are not prepared to deal with loss

Week 3 When the Grief Returns - Realizing the full extent of our loss

Week 4 The Journey Through Grief - Understanding our personal grief journey

Week 5 Choosing to Recover - Taking responsibility for our recovery

Week 6 Reconciling with the Past - Understanding our past losses

Week 7 Turning the Corner - Starting to look toward the future

Week 8 Finding a New Place in Life - Discovering new roles

Week 9 Building a New Life - Integrating the past with the future

Week 10 Getting Back in Balance - Moving beyond loss

Plus: How to Survive the Holidays

Frequently asked Questions

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