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Bereavement Handouts
(Reproducible Educational Handouts for Clients)
4th Edition

"I provide handouts as grief study guides for home use as a bridge between sessions."

Jim McPherson, Aftercare, Berry Funeral Home

"I have clients choose themes from the handouts that are most meaningful (or most troublesome). Individuals are validated as they move through the grieving process."

Marlene A. Banner, MSSW, MA

"Information on the handouts helps encourage individuals to share their feelings."

Paula Bakos, Bereavement Coordinator

"Concise and to the point. I encourage clients to hang appropriate handouts on their wall or refrigerator. I'm pleased I can copy as many of these handouts for my clients as needed."

James Hood, LCSW

"Some of the handouts are also useful for other losses such as unemployment, loss of a relationship, depression, etc."

John Reed, Ph.D, Private Practice

"I find the handouts important for individuals to have something concrete to take away and process so that their learning and healing continues."

Rev. Deacon Mary D. Gould, Director of Pastoral Care

"The topics on the handouts can be repeated with the same clients as they process their grief. Clients gain new perspective and are able to track their own personal progress."

Kate Freese, LBSW, Hospice Social Worker

"The handouts are extremely helpful to those in the field of bereavement especially for those new to facilitating a small group. Can be used with any griever's time frame."

Lou-Ann Redmon, RN, Redmon Funeral Home

CONTENTS

I. Chilling Visions of Wintertime Give Yourself Permission To Grieve The Feeling of Falling Apart Pain, Pain Go Away Intruding and Unwanted Thoughts How Long Will This Grief Last? Embracing All Your Feeling Feeling Wounded and Different Being Human Self-Talk Addictions to Live Without Depression or "Feeling Bad" Getting the Help You Need II. Evolving Landscapes of Autumn Transformations If Only Helping Yourself Heal To Be Comforted Looking at Your Expectations Fears The Anger Within Returning to a New and Different Normal Life "On Hold" Secondary Losses Family and Friends Grieve, Too What is Helpful to You?

III. Reaping the Harvest of Summer Stormy Conversions The Challenges of Grief Turbulent Moments You Are Surviving Control Unfinished Business Your Sexuality Possessions Guilt Spirituality Time Remembering the Good Times IV. Surprising Moments of Springtime Who Am I? Expect the Unexpected Viewing Loss as a Teacher New Beginnings Trusting Rebirth Anniversaries Keep the Memory Alive The Paradox of Acceptance Growth is More Than a Six-Letter Word The Meaning of Healing The Promise of Hope My Hurts - My Grief Possible Signs and Symptoms of Grief Signs That May Indicate Depression or "Feeling Bad" Twelve Truths to Embrace During Grief Self-Assessment Inventory

ISBN: 0-9655865-4-5

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