Life After Loss by Moody, Raymond -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One

Prebirth Influences Birth Leaves an Imprint Early Attachment, Separation, and Grief Introduction to the Concept of Death Personal Existence The Child Still Responds Updating the Little Child

Chapter Two

Defining Stress Purpose and Levels of Stress Three Phases of Stress Transformative Power of Stress

Chapter Three

Defining Grief, Mourning, and Bereavement Emotions Hold a Positive Purpose Abandonment Anger Anxiety and Panic Depression Disappointment Fear Frustration Grief Guilt Shame Isolation Envy Love Regret Relief Resignation or Acceptance

Chapter Four

Age of the Loved One Age of the Survivors Grief History Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Health Cultural Influences Family Dynamics Relationships Gender Manner of Death Meaning in the Loss Personal History Personality Materialism Religion Spirituality Social Support Professional Support

Chapter Five

Timing Inappropriate Statements Projection Entering Their World Terminology Sympathy via Letters and E-mail Internet Support Keep It Simple Practical Support Responding to Uncomfortable Statements Sympathizers' Intentions The Mourner's Intention

Chapter Six

Fixated Grief Denial Conscious Denial Unconscious Denial Reversibility of the Loss Mementos Assuming the Characteristics Reproduced Medical Symptoms Searching for the Deceased Mistaking Others Emotions in Disguise Anniversary Reactions Replicated Loss

Chapter Seven

Influence of the Kennedy Diana's Influence Funerals Theories Active Approaches Intention-Oriented Process Balance Coping with Grief-Related Stress Time-Out Nurturing the Soul Create Rituals

Chapter Eight

Grief Throws Its Curve Transcendence The Tragedy of a Hardened Heart Personal Models Transcendence — Raymond's Story Transcendence — Dianne's Story Can Survivors Leave Their Grief Behind?

Chapter Nine

All Human Beings Celebrate Our Differences Appreciation Is Heightened Clarification of Self Passion Is Enriched Desire to Serve Others Gain Sensitivity Finiteness of Life Fragility of the Human Body Humility Less Materialistic Lessons Love Is the Link Mortality Faced Relationships Enhanced Spirituality Increased Wisdom Is Acquired A Sense of Immortality Transcendence

Chapter Ten

Near-Death Experiences Death Sense Death Coincidents Characteristics of Death Coincidents Evidence for Survival of Bodily Death

Supportive Resources

Articles, Pamphlets, and Magazines Books Journals, Magazines, and Newsletters Internet Associations, Organizations, and Services

Glossary Work Consulted Notes Searchable Terms About the Author Copyright About the Publisher

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