This essay introduces readers to the concept of grief as a process of 'relearning the world,' and offers a framework for the practice of pastoral care with those who have experienced loss. I begin by exploring some of the central features of loss and grief, and then address the importance ...
Leo’s story is a short one. He was born and minutes later he died. Of course to me, his death doesn’t define him. He is first and foremost my son. In his absence, Leo has taught me many things and has put me on a path to raise awareness about pregnancy and infant loss. I ...
Essay Title:Lossandgrief: Grieving allows us to heal‚ to remember with love rather than pain. It is a sorting process. One by one you let go of things that are gone and you mourn for them. One by one you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and buil...
Amy's essay caused me to experience grief in a public way. Many of the readers who reached out to me wrote beautiful words of reflection. The scope of Amy's impact was deeper and richer than even us and her family knew. Some of the responses I received helped me with the intense grie...
Grief level:I Am, I Am, I Amis probably the safest of all books mentioned here as it doesn’t theoretically involve any deaths. However, some of the scenarios might be somewhat triggering – her essay subjects include stalking, near-drowning and allergic reactions. ...
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Loss and Grief Loss and grief in nursing is a widely discussed psychosocial theory and in this essay we will look at it further in nursing care. Loss is an inevitable part of life‚ and grief is a natural part of the healing process‚ or to be defined individually‚ “Loss is wid...
Depression is a feeling of intense sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in things that were once enjoyable. It can be a normal part of the grieving process, but it can also be a sign of a more serious mental health condition. In this essay, we will explore the stages...
We are pleased to offer a version of this essay in Dutch, available here. Babet te Winkel lives in Utrecht, the Netherlands, where she studied at the University of Humanistic Studies. She is becoming a massage therapist specializing in grief and loss and is the cocreator of Verlieskunst. ...
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