Entering the Griever's Tunnel: Soft Care Ministry to the Bereaved (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Having suffered multiple losses in my own life, I know of the pain that permeates the soul and crushes the spirit when loved ones die. Yet, losses cannot be avoided because it is an inevitable part of human existence. Nevertheless, when we must personally experience it, rarely are we prepared for the explosive feelings and physical reactions that occur. And very few of us get the kind of support we need when these losses take place, even if we are blessed to be surrounded by caring and well-meaning people.Beyond serving as senior pastor and in other pastoral roles, I served with hospices in both Michigan and Florida where I provided bereavement care and education to minority communities about end-of-life health care choices. Two of my best learning experiences came from facilitating grief groups with both adults and children and being part of a research project where I conducted interviews with mothers who suffered the loss of infants due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).In this e-book, you will be asked to explore the many ways that losses affect us and how recognizing the effects of losses, whether recent or long past, can help you to minister effectively to the bereaved.Part one, The Griever’s Tunnel, explains what grief is in plain language and discusses the grief process, the different types of bereavement, identify typical behaviors associated with “normal” and “unresolved grief,” highlight the diverse ways in which humans grieve, the tasks of grief, and explores the influence of cultural and age differences on grief and more. Part two, Entering the Griever’s Tunnel, includes the “how to’s” for Soft Care approaches with adults and particularly children and explores the function and value of grief groups. Many of the frequently asked questions about how to respond appropriately to grievers are answered. Part three, Soft Care Ministry Resources, consist of guidance, suggestions and resources for maximizing your ability to render Soft Care help that facilitates grief relief, including material that can be printed and given to the bereaved.It is my prayer that the most profound insights I gained from over four decades of education, training and personal experience with grievers, help you to be a source of great comfort and encouragement to all grievers who are lifetime members of the fellowship of the broken hearted.