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Grief Therapy

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small slim paperback

76 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

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Karen Katafiasz

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342 reviews20 followers
March 13, 2023
This was my nana’s book- it was like a hug from her that lifted my heart that was missing her extra today.
Profile Image for Alireza Farahani.
160 reviews25 followers
September 22, 2025
این‌گونه می‌نویسم که این کتاب مختصر در سال‌های قبل از موج اخیر درمان‌های فلسفی سوگ نوشته شده است. این اثر، برخلاف متون سنگین و کلاسیک دانشگاهی، کتابی کوچک است.

جذابیت این کتاب در رد فشارهای اجتماعی برای «بازگشت سریع به حالت عادی» نهفته است و سوگ را به‌ عنوان فرایندی مقدس و چندوجهی معرفی می‌کند که نیازمند زمان، توجه و شفقت با خود است.

مفاهیم تصویری کتاب با طنزی ملایم در سوگ پیش می‌رود و مفاهیم انتزاعی را به روایتی بصری تبدیل می‌کند و برای لحظات بحرانی که تمرکز شناختی کاهش می‌یابد، بسیار مناسب است.

کتاب در قالب 35 جلسه درمانی ساختاربندی شده: از پذیرش درد خام تا بازیافتن شادی و در نهایت، یکپارچه‌سازی فقدان در زندگی نو.
نکته جالب این است که این قالب، یادآور فلسفه‌های کوتاه‌نوشت مانند تأملات مارکوس اورلیوس است.
Profile Image for Charlene Hios.
184 reviews6 followers
June 3, 2019
Uplifting

35 ink drawings illustrating what one may go thru in the grieving process. Each drawing encapsulates a few sentences regarding coping with grief. The drawings are of elves.
Profile Image for Margie.
1,283 reviews6 followers
January 28, 2023
Simple, straightforward look at grief and grieving. The illustrations lighten the mood. Many suggestions on how to cope, as well as move forward. This short book will be handy for anyone experiencing grief.
Profile Image for Lauralee.
246 reviews3 followers
March 6, 2024
I was not expecting a picture book, even when I realized how easy it was to read I did not rush it.
The contents within this book are very simple but hold so much depth and understanding assigned to them. I love this book.
Profile Image for Luann Habecker.
285 reviews2 followers
September 13, 2018
pages 15, 16, 18, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34,

this little book packs a punch so to speak. so simple yet so much provocation... tears shed and work done.
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67 reviews
April 28, 2019
Received as a gift from another widow today. I can see myself reading this little gem over and over in the days ahead.
26 reviews2 followers
August 7, 2025
Sweet representation of thought throughout the grief journey
Profile Image for Cai Lu.
2 reviews24 followers
September 29, 2013
我托福老师的弟弟去世了,让我回想起这本很早以前就买过的中译本,非常非常地感动。这本书很简单,但蕴含的哲理却让人心颤。我也曾拿过这本书给我非常好的一个很早失去母亲的同伴看过,希望这本书能安抚所有你爱的但已经远逝的人。

豆瓣阅读的摘录放在这里:

《当所爱远逝》主要内容:很少有事情会像所爱的人逝去那样,强烈影响到你的生命,但许多人却难以启齿谈论死亡,并处理伴随死亡而来的情绪。传统上会劝活下来的人:“保持忙碌;不要想这个问题;振作起来。”你或许会相信这种说法,甚至当你无法迅速返回正常生活时,会怀疑自己不够坚强。

然而,传统的说法是错的。

所爱的人逝去时,所有排山倒海袭向你的感觉,都值得注意。这些感觉,对于让你拓展更高层的意识(包括你所分享的关系、你自己的需求、生命的意义、上苍神秘的爱等等),是相当重要的。而这需要时间。

这些感觉,也是你迈向复原的步骤,因为你无法避免这些必然要经历的感觉。只有让自己体验哀伤,你才有机会超越哀伤。超越,并不是回复到以前的“正常”状态,也不是否认你的伤害,更不是陷进愤怒与苦楚里:而是用超越的心态,将“失去”整合进生命里,让自己更能体谅他人,重新设定目标,并且获得更深刻的心灵,也获得新生。

哀伤及痛苦也有必要,但复原也会跟随而至。《当所爱远逝》将会点出疗伤之道,许诺你的复原。
Profile Image for Trisha Cornelius.
43 reviews
January 8, 2017
A cute little book with short comments and advice on grieving. Considering the fact that the title is "Elf-Help" I was surprised about the Christian bent. Has a few good ideas, is probably a good read soon after a loss.
Profile Image for Anna Winneker.
113 reviews10 followers
February 17, 2008
If you know someone who has lost a loved one but you don't know what to say, buy them this book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Desiree.
77 reviews41 followers
August 25, 2012
great little reference guide/pep talk for people who are grieving and the people who love them. I'm grateful this was given to me when I needed it.
Profile Image for Dee.
33 reviews
January 8, 2015
I am reading for the second time. It's a little book, full of good ideas to think about. Will probably read it several more times.
Profile Image for Shannon.
961 reviews4 followers
March 21, 2016
03/16: This whole series is sweet and non-threatening. For the price of a greeting card, we give these to friends as needed.
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