The Depression of Grief
Author | : Alan D. Wolfelt |
Publisher | : Companion Press |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2014-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781617221934 |
ISBN-13 | : 1617221937 |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.