Written for use as a workbook in grief recovery groups, Journey Of The Heart is also a valuable healing tool for any individual grieving a significant loss. Drawing on the many years of her experience as a hospice nurse, JoAnne has created a sensitive explanation of the grief process with practical insights into how to understand and cope with the emotional and physical changes you will be facing. Her workbook is full of exercises that gently help you effectively work through your grief and not let it paralyze your life. Drawing on the teaching skills she developed while creating her hospice training manuals, JoAnne diagrams the grief process and presents numerous observations, ideas, and techniques to help you find healing after loss.
JoAnne's manual is formatted around seven key concepts:
Understanding Loss; examining ways that loss is a wound
Nature's Anesthetic; how to cope with shock and denial
The Many Faces of Anger; how to make the anger phase work for you in positive ways
Making a Deal With God; finding growth and healing in the bargaining phase of grief
In The Valley Of The Shadow; gaining strength and perspective in the depression stage of grief
The Ravages Of Remorse; dealing with guilt feelings
Return To The Sunshine; nurturing hope and finding renewal in the acceptance stage