Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse

by Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Robert C. De Vries

Overview

There is little in life that rocks us like the death of a husband or wife. Whether you're feeling alone, drowning under an ocean of emotions, or you've worked your way through to the darkest nights of the soul and are now wondering how to get on with your life, you'll find comfort and guidance from the authors of this book. One a clinical psychologist, the other a pastor and professor, both suffered the loss of a spouse at a relatively young age. Their empathy, valuable psychological insights, biblical observations, and male and female perspectives will help you experience your grief in the healthiest and most complete way so that you can move forward to embrace the new life that is waiting for you on the other side.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801094231
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/06/2019
Edition description:	Revised and Updated Edition
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	387,235
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, RN, EdD, is a licensed clinical psychologist now in private practice in Marietta, Georgia. She worked at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for over 20 years.

Robert C. De Vries, DMin, PhD, is professor emeritus of church education at Calvin Theological Seminary and an ordained pastor.

They speak nationally to churches, community groups, and professional organizations and facilitate a variety of educational grief support groups.

Table of Contents

1 Why Grieve?
2 How Do You Grieve?
3 What Is the Grief Process?
4 How Can You Take Charge of Your Grief?
5 How Can You Proceed in Your Grief?
6 How Does Gender Affect Your Grief?
7 How Can You Be a Grieving Parent?
8 What about Financial and Employment Issues?
9 What Is the Other Side of Grief?