Author: Richard Groves
Publisher: Sacred Art Of Living

Description:
Our society is suffering from the debilitating effects of grief. One out of five persons stops going to church after the death of a spouse. Schools are struggling with the aftermath of violent acts. Not just adults but children are hurting from the effects of unprocessed mourning. In the typical parish, bereavement ministry stops after the burial. Richard Groves says: "For a loss we need three to five years to get back to normal ... and get emotional balance." Three days off work after a death or a few hours of counseling is not sufficient. Groves advocates that grief companions be trained and available as a normal part of parish ministry. He offers ten practical and down-to-earth guidelines to facilitate 'good grieving' in the parish, school and family.