Grief Difficult Times, Simple Steps

Death has been around for as long as life, yet when it happens, no one really knows how to deal with death or its consequences. Death should not be treated as a taboo subject instead, individuals must learn the techniques necessary to assist others in coping with such a loss.; In a practical format, this guide shows what to do and what not to do for a person who has suffered the death of a loved one. Using the language of the lay person, the book contains over 100 tips for caregivers or loved ones - a simple step is presented on each page, followed by reasons and instructions for each step.; After these steps are mastered, it will be possible to educate others so that death becomes more familiar and maybe a little easier to deal with.

WHY THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN -- WHAT TO SAY (Items 1 Through 23) -- HELPFUL THINGS TO DO (Items 24 Through 48) -- DEALING WITH THE DEATH OF A CHILD (Items 49 Through 58) -- HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH DEATH (Items 59 Through 74) -- DURING HOLIDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES (Items 75 Through 81) -- GUTS (Items 82 Through 89) -- CRYING (Items 90 and 91) -- WHILE AT THE FUNERAL HOME (Items 92 and 93) -- FEELINGS OF SURVIVORS (Items 94 Through 98) -- SUPPORT (Items 99 Through 101) -- SILENCE AND PATIENCE (Items 102 Through 104) -- GENERAL SUGGESTIONS (Items 105 Through 110) -- INDEX -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR.

Emily L. Waszak