Living in the Shadow of the Ghosts of Grief: Step Into the Light

By Alan D. Wolfelt

Book Overview

Are you depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you have trouble with trust and intimacy? Do you feel a lack of meaning and purpose in your life? You may be living in the shadow of the ghosts of grief.

When you suffer a loss of any kind--whether through abuse, divorce, job loss, the death of someone loved or other transitions, you naturally grieve inside. To heal your grief, you must express it. That is, you must mourn your grief. If you don't, you will carry your grief into your future, and it will undermine your happiness for the rest of your life.

This compassionate guide from one of North America's most beloved grief educators will help you learn to identify and mourn your carried grief so you can go on to live the joyful, whole life you deserve. Embrace your grief and step into the light.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1879651513
• ISBN13: 9781879651517
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Companion Press (CO)
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Profound

Alan Wolfelt writes like he talks - directly, simply and passionately. I heard him in Albuquerque, New Mexico recently. He cares about his fellow human beings who suffer from carrying their grief around and not realizing it. His explanation of the differences between grief and mourning is enlightening and he gives very practical examples and steps to help us work through our grief by sharing our carried grief in ways appropriate to each of us. And he reminds us, it's not about 'getting over it', it's about acknowledging our grief and working through the grief so that more light can shine into our lives. It is a profound book.

Wolfelt Understands the Grieving Heart

I had the privilege of attending a workshop given by Dr. Wolfelt. His common sense (and heartfelt) understanding of grief and grieving were a wonderful definition of the work I do as a hospice bereavement volunteer. I learned so much! I cannot recommend all of his books enough ~ whether you work with grief, or are experiencing it yourself, his books can give you an understanding and road map of the strange terrain you find yourself in. I heartily recommend them.