Healing Grief

Not every fairytale starts with once upon a time. She built an empire one spreadsheet at a time. Now she’s burying the woman who raised her, facing the man she once left behind, and discovering a life she never planned—but might just need. Rachel Ashcroft has everything she thought she wanted—a high-powered career, a luxury apartment, and a calendar so full she doesn’t have time to breathe. But when her grandmother passes away, she’s forced to return to the sleepy hometown she once fled and the house full of memories she never meant to inherit. She expects to be in and out in a ...

No one who lives and loves will be immune from grief and trauma. While this suffering is universal, living through a devastating event often leaves people feeling alone and even alienated. Michele Neff Hernandez experienced this when her 39-year-old husband died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. Her most transformative realization was that grief changes us. There is no going back or bucking up. Life is now different.

Are you crushed by the approaching death of your cat? Discover a step-by-step guide to navigating the emotional journey of losing a much-loved feline. Are you overcome by your vet’s serious news? Are you worried you won’t know how to handle the loss of your beloved companion? Do you feel unprepared to manage your emotions and responsibilities? International bestselling author Wendy Van de Poll is the founder of the Center for Pet Loss Grief and has over twenty years of bereavement coaching experience. Now she’s here to reassure you that grieving and mourning is a normal reaction and ...

Are you struggling with depression? Are you struggling with feelings of sadness or hopelessness? Do you want to take charge of your mental health and reduce the impact of depression on your life? If so, the 30 Days to Reduce Depression mindfulness workbook may be just what you need. This comprehensive workbook provides a 30-day program that includes daily mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, and guided self-reflection. Through a series of targeted exercises and prompts, you will learn to identify negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to ...

Frederick Buechner has grappled with the nature of pain, grief, and grace ever since his father committed suicide when Buechner was a young boy. He continued that search as a father when his daughter struggled with anorexia. In this essential collection of essays, including one never before published, Frederick Buechner finds that the God who might seem so silent is ever near. He writes about what it means to be a steward of our pain, and about this grace from God that seems arbitrary and yet draws us to his holiness and care.

Experience the transformative journey from anguish to solace with Sheila's grief recovery handbook. Drawing from her own story of loss, Sheila guides you through the challenges, sharing tools to bring peace and comfort. Sheila, having faced the shattering loss of her sister to cancer, understands the overwhelming grief, guilt, and anger. This book on grief and loss stems from her mission to help those in pain.

The Art of Overcoming explores how we deal with loss, grief, and hurt, and challenges listeners to keep what looks like endings from discouraging or derailing us. The pain we experience is real—but there’s a difference between acknowledging it and giving into it. Rather than seeking a fake hope that pretends loss doesn’t exist or doesn’t matter, author and pastor Tim Timberlake encourages us to pursue hope rooted in God and gives this reminder: don’t quit!

Loss hurts. It's tough to go through, and painful to watch. Do you know someone who's grieving and wish you could help? Are you the one grieving and wonder if what you're going through is normal? Do you wish those around you understood you better? This book has answers.

Are you devastated by the death of your dog? Discover the second book in The Pet Bereavement Series. A step-by-step guide to navigating the emotional journey of losing your beloved dog. Are you distraught by the loss of your companion? Are you worried how you will handle the loss of their faithful furry pal? Do you feel alone with your emotions of grief and loss? International bestselling author Wendy Van de Poll is the founder of the Center for Pet Loss Grief and has over twenty years of bereavement counseling experience. Now she’s here to reassure you that your emotions are valid and to...

Genevieve Prentice is learning that reinventing herself is a bit like downsizing a house. Deciding what to keep and what needs to go gets complicated. After settling into life in Lake in the Clouds, Colorado, with her sister’s help, she’s finally finding her balance. But Genevieve’s newfound steadiness is threatened when her daughter Willow unexpectedly arrives carrying a mountain of emotional baggage.

Sometimes, the pain of loss feels like molten lava in our hearts, a burden that no one wants to hold. If you’re seeking expert guidance on healing the loss you feel deep inside, this book is for you. Know that your heart is expanding to hold the lessons grief is teaching you.

A heartwarming, emotional romance about a wounded veteran, a grieving nurse, and the love that gives them both a second chance. Daniel Reid came home from war with one leg, a lifetime of guilt, and no hope for the future. He checks into a coastal rehabilitation clinic expecting nothing more than routine care and quiet isolation. Olivia Carter is the nurse assigned to his case. She’s still grieving the loss of her fiancé and hiding behind professional smiles. But something about Daniel—his silence, his pain, his stubborn courage—pulls her in. What begins as guarded conversations and ...

As young adults, John and Kara—father and daughter—had much in common. Avid sports lovers. Life of the party. Abiding faith in God. And a diagnosis that blindsided and benched them: aggressive, terminal cancer. John and Kara battled their diseases with cutting-edge medical treatments. Both had countless prayers lifted on their behalf. Both believed in a powerful, loving God who could heal. Yet one lived and one died. How can we accept both endings as from the hand of God? Did one person have greater favor? Deeper faith?

Discover the Path to Healing and Growth Through Grief and Loss Grief and loss are universal experiences that touch every aspect of our lives. In "Finding Light in the Shadows: A Compassionate Guide to Grieving and Healing," Joseph E. Sapp provides an empathetic and insightful roadmap for navigating the complex journey of grief, offering hope and guidance for those who are struggling with loss. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, this comprehensive guide covers various forms of grief and loss, coping strategies, and ways to support others who are grieving. With warmth and ...

The death of my husband tore apart my world. This audiobook contains my innermost thoughts as I came to grips with his death. My writing helped me deal with my terrible loss. Chapters in this book were written at various times as I grieved. There is one recurring theme, and that is that we remain connected through our love. I call it the love connection. This love connection is what enabled me to survive after the death of my husband.

A transformative approach to overcoming trauma by rethinking how we recover. No one wants to confront the terrible fact of life that is personal trauma. But throughout our lives, we will all face those inevitable, life-changing moments: the loss of a loved one, the medical diagnosis we dreaded, the arduous process of physical therapy, or outbursts of post-traumatic stress, to name just a few. We can view these moments as crises. We can also choose to leverage them as opportunities. For Dr. Tamar Jehuda Cohen, trauma came in the form of a life-threatening brain tumor, and the difficult ...

Lisa Rosenberg was widowed at the age of 68 when her husband, Jeff, died suddenly in his sleep beside her. Though she tried to save his life, Lisa was unsuccessful; Jeff had passed away silently during the night. Adventure on Joyland Road is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. In this deeply personal memoir, Dr. Rosenberg offers readers a raw and intimate glimpse into the first 18 months of the grieving process after a devastating loss. With her unique blend of compassion, humor, and wisdom, honed from decades of experience as a psychiatric ...

Will Rutledge needs a fresh start. After aging out of the foster care system, he and his brother, Kane, have nothing but each other. Maybe that is why he agreed to his brother’s insane plan. With his brains and his brother’s muscle, what could go wrong? Enter Hannah Cole. After a devastating loss, her faith in God is shaken. No amount of money could fill the hole in her life… not even if her dad has plenty of it. Suddenly, Hannah finds herself in the middle of the brothers’ reckless scheme. Plans start to unravel when Will and Hannah develop feelings for one another despite their ...

When Alissa Parker lost her daughter Emilie in the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, she started a life-changing journey to answer soul-searching questions about faith, hope, and healing. As she sought for the peace and comfort that could help mend her broken heart, she learned, step by step, how to open her heart to God's grace and will. The story of Alissa and Emilie reminds us that the bonds of love continue beyond this life and that despite tragedy and heartache, we can find strength in our family and our faith.

Find the "touchpoint" of grief with this collection of healing meditations. The Grief Process is an in-depth workshop with best selling authors Stephen and Ondrea Levine, which explores how anyone can resolve grief through meditation. Working with a group of people caught in the wake of physical and emotional loss, the Levines explain how grief can lead to an "armoring of the heart." Their series of exercises include a special forgiveness meditation and offer an opportunity for true healing.