Comforting Those Who Grieve: A Guide for Helping Others

Self-Help

Doug Manning

Death & Grief

HarperSanFrancisco

Don't Take My Grief Away: What to Do When You Lose a Loved One

Harper&Row

This unique series consists of four books designed to be sent during the first year of grief. They are written for the third week, third month, sixth month and eleventh month following a death. People who receive them tell us that each book spoke directly to their needs at the time as they walked their grief journey. What a wonderful way to tell someone that you remember and care about their loss all year long. The four books come packaged together with mailing envelopes and a date card for recording when the books are sent.

The Special Care Series

In-Sight Books, Incorporated

Out of print New Edition available isbn#9781892785749

Don't Take My Grief Away From Me

In-Sight Books

What are you supposed to feel about your aging parent?  What is normal?  If we do not know the answers, we can become obsessed with guilt and frustration.  Doug gives each person the permission to feel "normal". 

Searching for Normal Feelings -Out of Print

This practical planner helps a family walk through all the decisions - financial, emotional, legal and physical- that one must face in planning the care of an aging loved one. It is an easy-to-read guide for each family member to use while making the necessary arrangements.

Aging Is a Family Affair: Planning the Care of Elderly Loved Ones

Relationships

This book is the best on the market for chaplains, clergy, Celebrants and funeral directors who are involved in providing funeral services for families. Mr. Manning covers the value of the funeral, developing consulting skills, facilitating participation and personalization with incorporating new approaches to the rituals of the funeral service.

The Funeral: A, Chance to Touch a Chance to Serve, a Chance to Heal

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

This book has touched over a million people by providing wisdom and guidance in making a nursing home placement for a loved one. Doug outlines the decision process, how to understand the emotions and guilt that may accompany this move, and how to develop a healthy relationship with the loved one once the move has been made. He also discusses family meetings, legal and financial issues and working with the facility.

When Love Gets Tough, the Nursing Home Decision

Health, Fitness & Dieting

When a death happens in the family, our first thoughts are often of the children. However, we feel at a loss for ways to help children deal with death and with their own feelings. Doug provides answers and assurances for anyone who is concerned about a child in grief. Doug looks at the grieving family, the grieving child and the red flags to watch for. He also discusses providing a safe place for children to grieve and being a safe person for them to grieve with.

Lean on Me Gently: Helping the Grieving Child

Parenting & Relationships

The Power of Presence DVD

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