Recommended Readings on Grief
Read below for brief descriptions of books on grief and loss.
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Grief's Courageous Journey Caplan & Lang An inspirational and compassionate workbook on working through the grieving process. Includes information, stories and exercises. |
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When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Harold Kushner A thought-provoking book on struggling with the universal human question of why we suffer. Includes many spiritual perspectives on the question of suffering and its related purpose. |
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Life After Loss Bob Deits An excellent resource that addresses grief relating to a variety of losses (relationships, job) including grieving for someone who has died. |
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Time to Remember Earl Grollman A practical guide for helping people through the initial stages of the grieving process. |
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Understanding Grief: Helping Yourself Heal Allen Wolfelt A sensitive and reassuring resource for anyone who anyone who is mourning. |
Recommended "Counselinks" on Grief
Listed below are recommended web sites with information on coping with grief and loss.
http://www.centerforloss.com
Center for Loss
A comprehensive site with extensive information on grief and loss.
http://www.nbcc.org/directory/FindCounselors.aspx
National Board of Certified Counselors
Provides referrals for certified counselors (master's degree plus one year experience)
http://locator.apa.org/
America Psychological Association - Finding psychologists
Provides referrals for licensed psychologists (doctoral degree plus one year experience)
http://www.apa.org/
American Psychological Association
Provides very credible information on a variety of psychological issues.
Contact
Counseling Services can be reached at (815) 836-5455 during hours of operation.
