How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies
by Therese A. Rando
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Author: Therese A. RandoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1991-07-18
ISBN: 0553352695
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Bantam
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Book Review: Life Goes On After a Loved One Dies
Summary: 5 Stars
My mother recently passed away and when she did, I looked for some sort of resource that could help or explain to me what to expect in trying to deal with her death in a compassionate yet factual way.
I disclosed my recent loss to a psychotherapist in which she recommended this book to me. I got exactly what I needed.
Dr. Rando does an excellent job of explaining the process of grief, how to resolve it while giving advice on what to do, what you can experience in specific situations of emotional loss and how to deal with them.
The references to her beliefs on religion are brief, make up about a total of approximately a paragraph and a half in the book, respectfully, and are hers alone.
Otherwise, Dr. Rando makes no attempt to proslytize for religion and her information is very good.
What I am feeling and what one experiences after losing a loved one, while emotionally painful, is completely normal.
Like Theresa Rando explains, experiencing grief isn't just limited to the death of a spouse, parent, or child. You also go through it in other circumstances too such as when a loving relationship you have ends.
Death is a natural part of life. While you may not be able to end the pain associated when a loved one dies or if you experience a tremendous emotional loss, as Theresa Rando explains in this book, you can learn to accept it and move on.
The best way to deal with grief in your life is not to try to deal with it exclusively on your own but also to know the facts about it, what to expect, and what ways you can deal with the emotional pain when someone you love dies.
Reading a book on grief may not make the emotional pain go away, but it's a good place to start. If you do decide to read something to help you through your bereavement, choose this book.
Summary of How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies
Mourning the death of a loved one is a process all of us will go through at one time or another. But wherever the death is sudden or anticipated, few of us are prepared for it or for the grief it brings. There is no right or wrong way to grieve; each person's response to loss will be different. Now, in this compassionate, comprehensive guide, Therese A. Rando, Ph.D., bereavement specialist and author of Loss And Anticipatory Grief, leads you gently through the painful but necessary process of grieving and helps you find the best way for yourself.Whether the death was sudden of expected, from accident, illness, suicide, homicide, or natural causes, Dr. Rando will help you learn to:
Understand and resolve your grief.
Talk to children about death.
Resolve unfinished business.
Take care of yourself.
Accept the help and support of others.
Get through holidays and other difficult times of the year.
Plan funerals and personal bereavement rituals.
How To Go On Living With Someone You Love Dies also includes a comprehensive resource listing and a chapter on finding professional help and support groups.
There is no way around the pain of loss, but there is a way through it. Dr. Rando offers the solace, comfort, and guidance to help you accept your loss and move into your new life without forgetting your treasured past.
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