| Self-help |
| Death, Grief, Bereavement |
| Psychology |
| Depression |
| Psychopathology |
Summary
Summary
Recognizing that depression is a normal and natural component of grief, this compassionate guide helps mourners understand their depression, express it in healing ways, and know when they may be experiencing a more severe or clinical depression that would be eased by professional treatment. It proposes that grieving people do not necessarily need to be diagnosed with depression following the death of a loved one and guides them through exercises to express their depression in healthy ways. In a society where mourning and melancholia are often ignored, this book gives mourners the supported and reassurance necessary to understand and appreciate that their depression is a regular part of the grieving process.
Author Notes
Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD , is a speaker, a grief counselor, and the director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition. He is the author of numerous books on grief, including Companioning the Bereaved , Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies , Healing the Bereaved Child , Healing Your Grieving Heart , Understanding Your Grief . He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.
