Grief: First Aid for Your Emotional Hurts: Grief

by Edward E Moody Jr.

Overview

Readers will find words of comfort and hope through practical advice on surviving the difficulties they are facing, and through Scripture and examples from the Bible of those dealing with similar difficulties as well. Details of emotional and physical symptoms are shared as ways to overcome grief. Dr. Moody shares a biblical model for recovery from grief as well as gives appropriate resources available when professional help is needed by giving contact information for those resources. He speaks with a qualified voice to the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs in various situations faced in today's society. The size and price of the book make it a perfect outreach tool that will not overwhelm those who are hurting and need guidance through difficult times.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614840138
Publisher:	Randall House
Publication date:	06/29/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Edward E. Moody Jr. has been a counselor educator at North Carolina Central University since 1995. He is Professor and Chair of the Department of Counselor Education. Moody also serves as pastor of Tippett's Chapel in Clayton, NC. As a minister he has helped people with a variety of difficulties, and as a psychological consultant he has counseled troubled youth. He has a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in counselor education, an M.A. from Middle Tennessee State University in clinical psychology, and a B.A. from Free Will Baptist Bible College in pastoral training. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in NC as well as a Licensed Health Services Provider-Psychological Associate. His first book published was "First Aid for Emotional Hurts - Helping People Through Difficult Times" and has become an excellent resource especially for ministers. Dr. Moody has also published several articles in scholastic journals and serves as a workshop leader for various events within the Christian community and counseling community. He and his wife, Lynne, live in North Carolina, along with their two children.

Read an Excerpt

There is a time for everything. Unfortunately, that means at some point all of us will have periods where we weep and mourn. Perhaps you are in the midst of grief and trying to find your way out. You have lost a child, a spouse or maybe your parents and you feel like you are drowning in pain. You may wonder if you will ever be better again. In this book we will look at biblical examples of people who have experienced grief to show you the way you are responding to your situation may not be all that unusual. We will also examine pertinent research so you will see what you have in common with others who grieve and what they have done to get better. Finally, you will find resources to find help for your particular loss.

Table of Contents

Overcoming Grief and Surviving Trauma; What Happened?; Physical Impact; Psychological Impact; Behavioral Impact; Social Impact; Myths that Can Mess You Up; Stages of Grief; A Roadmap Out; Activities to Help You Grieve; Resources for Loss