Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203)
Contents:
1. Who I Used to Be -- PART 1: Seeing Myself -- 2. The Day Everything Changed -- 3. Where I Am Now -- 4. Naming My Grief -- 5. Unwanted New Title -- 6. Giving Myself Permission to Grieve -- 7. Exploring Defense Mechanisms -- PART 2: Seeing My World -- 8. Navigating My World -- 9. Unexpected New Skills Needed -- 10. Avoiding Painful Triggers -- 11. How I Look at Changes around Me -- 12. Work-Grief Balance -- 13. Spiritual Matters -- PART 3: Seeing My Loved Ones 14. How Grief Impacts My Intimate Relationships -- 15. How Others Respond to My Loss -- 16. My Altered Support System -- 17. When My Support System Doesn't Meet My Needs -- 18. Asking for What I Need -- 19. Creating an Exit Strategy -- PART 4: Reframing Grief -- 20. Recall the Good -- 21. Reframing My Relationships -- 22. A Transformative Expression -- 23. Reframing My Title -- PART 5: Moving Forward -- 24. Where to Go from Here -- 25. Processing What I Have Learned -- 26. I Have Something to Offer Others -- 27. Becoming the Best Version of Me
Summary:
Grief naturally follows loss, but we do not have to be stuck in negative spaces forever. These biblical mental health techniques help you understand your emotions, accept your new reality, and step into the future, stronger.
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