Download or read book Harsh Grief Gentle Hope written by Mary White and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This agonizing story of grief and loss is the White's account of the murder of their only son, Steve. It is also an inspiring account of God's mercy, tenderness, and persistence as He continues to lead the Whites and their family toward hope and healing.
Download or read book Harsh Grief Gentle Hope written by Mary White and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is not a word in the English language to describe the loss of a child. Widow describes the loss of a spouse; orphan defines loss of mother and father. But when bereaved parents need to tell of their suffering, no single word carries the painful message. Instead, parents have to state the achingly sad fact every time.The sorrow parents feel when their child dies illustrates their expectations for the future, which died with their child. "Beyond the pain and grief came quiet, gentle hope from God. Slowly, very slowly, the shock, horror, and sorrow receded, and healing began. I hope that in telling the story of Steve's murder and my sorrow, other grieving families will find some understanding of their grief, and with it a degree of hope and peace." - Mary and Jerry White
Download or read book Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief written by Diamante Lavendar and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-06-16 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This earthly plane offers much for us to learn: happiness, wisdom, loss, heartbreak, and enlightenment. It is a Pandora's box of emotions, situations, opportunities, and failures, all wrapped into a package we call life. Nobody is immune, but everyone has the opportunity to grow tall or wither like a flower in harsh light. It's completely up to us how we choose to respond. Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief is a gleaning of insights from artist Diamante Lavender. For her, life has been a long, difficult road, but it has taught many poignant lessons. Her poetry collection is an exploration of the human soul, a traversing of situations that life throws at us. Diamante has always been intrigued by the ability to overcome and move on to bigger and better things. She writes to encourage hope and possibility in those who read her stories. If she can help others heal, as she has, then Diamante's work as an author and artist will have been well spent. She believes that everyone should try to leave a positive mark on the world, to make it a better place for all. Writing is the way that she is attempting to leave her markone story at a time.
Download or read book Hope in Times of Grief written by JoNancy Sundberg and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2011-03-02 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grief and loss affect everyone. Whether it’s a disappointment, death, or death of a dream, life’s losses can make you feel sad, hopeless and discouraged. When your world seems to be falling apart, Hope in Times of Grief is an essential resource. With encouraging Bible verses and insightful quotes to speak to your sorrow and comfort your soul, you’ll move through sadness and grief toward joy, peace, hope, and new beginnings.
Download or read book Pathway to Healing written by Jayne G. Crisp and published by Our Daily Bread Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crimes can occur anywhere at any time, and affect anyone. And when crimes do happen, they leave victims in a state of disbelief and vulnerability. Crime threatens people's safety and security, and in some cases challenges their faith. Pathways to Healing examines the basic stages of crisis and guides you through the process to reach out to those who are hurting. This biblically based guide provides instruction to help you work with victims—acknowledging the pain, establishing trust, restoring dignity and control, and reconnecting to family and community support. You’ll also find a list of additional resources and general information on key issues and concepts related to crime victimization.
Download or read book Standing in the Shadow written by June Cerza Kolf and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2002-03-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grief counselor June Cerza Kolf is repeatedly asked for specific guidance in helping suicide survivors function and heal. Their grief is unique in that the trauma of suicide leaves them in such a devastated state that the typical coping mechanisms no longer work. With deep sensitivity, Kolf leads readers through mourning to acceptance. She helps them realize the tragedy was out of their control, release their guilt and anger, and gain the power of prayer. Standing in the Shadow covers the heart of thirty-four topics, including depression, forgiveness, and the salvation of those who commit suicide. The gentle, honest writing provides answers, hope, and comfort for the bereaved.
Download or read book The Wind That Destroys and Heals written by Stephen E. Broyles and published by Shaw Books. This book was released on 2010-06-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why would a loving, all-powerful God allow so much pain and suffering? It’s a question everyone asks–from skeptics to spiritual seekers to confirmed believers. In The Wind That Destroys and Heals, theologian and educator Stephen Broyles wrestles with it personally, powerfully, and poignantly. After enduring the horror of his young wife’s death, Broyles interrogated the Scriptures to find a reasonable explanation for his devastating loss. In this book he supplies the coordinates readers need to track God through the darkest, most broken stretches of life. God is there in all of it, and it’s possible for us to locate him even when the thickening darkness dims our sight. Like the psalmists of the Hebrew Scriptures, Broyles challenged God to explain himself, to demonstrate why in heaven’s name any sane person should trust God. And he received an answer–though not the one he expected: God is a Wind that could easily destroy us but who also holds out the only promise for our healing. We understand our undoing only in light of who God is. And we find our ultimate healing only in God.
Download or read book Helping a Neighbor in Crisis written by Lisa Barnes Lampman and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping a Neighbor in Crisis addresses a problem many readers encounter: How can I help a friend or loved one who is experiencing a crisis situation? This practical reference book gives tips on how to understand the feelings your “neighbor” is experiencing and practical advice on how to help and encourage. All sections are written from a Christian point of view and include applicable Scripture, a prayer, and recommended reading for further study and encouragement. Over 30 crisis situations are addressed, including “Death of a Loved One,” “Burglary and Theft,” “Divorce,” “Substance Abuse,” “Domestic Violence,” and “Unemployment.”
Download or read book Helping the Struggling Adolescent written by Les Parrott and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping the Struggling Adolescent is your first resource to turn to when a teen you know is in trouble. Whether you're a youth worker, counselor, pastor, or teacher, this fast, ready reference is a compendium of insight on teen problems from abuse to violence and everything between. Help starts here for thirty-six common, critical concerns. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter gives you essential information for several vital questions: What does the specific struggle look like? Why did it happen? How can you help? When should you refer to another expert? Where can you find additional resources? Arranged in three sections, this book first gives you the basics of being an effective helper, then it informs you on the different struggles of adolescents. The final section--a key component of this book--supplies more than forty rapid assessment tools for use with specific problems. Helping the Struggling Adolescent organizes and condenses biblical counseling issues for teens into one extremely useful volume. Keep it in arm's reach for the answers you need, right when you need them.
Download or read book Living for What Really Matters written by Dr. Alvin Low and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to live for what really matters? Love for God and for one another, faith in Him, and hope for the future. This book will challenge you to live what matters the most in life.
Download or read book A Passage Through Grief written by Barbara Baumgardner and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002-04-15 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the loss of a loved one is too difficult to talk about, many people have come to grips with their sorrow through writing. Keeping a journal can be a valuable step in the healing process, especially in the dark of night when grief intensifies and sleep eludes you. Especially when there were still things to resolve. Especially if you didn't get to say good-bye.After her husband's death, Barbara Baumgardner turned to journaling to put her thoughts in perspective and express the things she felt she couldn't talk about. In A Passage through Grief, she guides you in the journaling process and shares writings from other grieving people who have let their feelings flow out onto paper rather than holding them inside. A guide for leaders of support groups is also included in this book.
Download or read book Tuesday Mornings with the Dads written by Dads Group and published by First Books. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tuesday mornings with the dads tells the stories of fourteen men who share the same thing in common - they've all lost children in one way or another ... It's about how these children lived, ow they blessed their families and their communities, And more than anything, it's about how their fathers have had to continue to live after their deaths."--Foreword, by Tony Dungy
Download or read book Helping Your Struggling Teenager written by Les Parrott and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2000 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clear and practical resource details 36 common teenage problems that are arranged alphabetically from abuse to suicide to help parents tackle each problem by encouraging them to answer key questions given to them.
Download or read book Rules to Live By written by Jerry White and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Determine your priorities, grow in character, and develop a Christlike outlook on life. Taken from his years in the military, at NASA, and with The Navigators, Dr. Jerry White shares insights and wisdom to point you toward a more balanced life. His 52 guiding principles do more than just tell you what you should do—they outline the godly life you can have today.
Download or read book To Be a Friend written by Jerry White and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friendship is not a rational process. While reasoning and discerning play a part in our choices of friends, feelings and emotions are strong elements as well. Much of the conscious development of our circle of friends rests on an understanding of the elements and foundations of friendship. There is no magic formula. Friendship choices rest on principles and concepts. Friendships take effort. They hold a bit of mystery. They can’t be manufactured. But they are priceless. Walk with Jerry and Mary White in To Be a Friend as they probe and discover together the great adventure of being and having friends.
Download or read book The Group Therapist s Notebook written by Dawn Viers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get innovative ideas and effective interventions for your group therapy Group work requires facilitators to use different skills than they would use in individual or family therapy. The Group Therapist’s Notebook: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Use in Psychotherapy offers facilitators effective strategies to gather individuals who have their own unique needs together to form a group where each member feels comfortable exploring personal—and often painful—topics. This resource provides creative handouts, homework, and activities along with practical ideas and interventions appropriate for a variety of problems and population types. Each chapter gives detailed easy-to-follow instructions, activity contraindications, and suggestions for tracking the intervention in successive meetings. Every intervention is backed by a theoretical or practical rationale for use, and many chapters feature a helpful illustrative clinical vignette. Group work has several benefits, including the ability to treat a greater number of clients with fewer resources. Group therapy work also relies on various theories that may seem to be difficult to apply to clinical practice. The Group Therapist’s Notebook is a practical guide that builds a bridge between theory and practice with ease. The text provides help for psychotherapists who are either beginning group practice or already utilizing groups as part of their practice and need a fresh set of ideas. The workbook framework allows group specialists to generate approaches and modify exercises to fit the varying needs of their clients. This guide offers a wide variety of valid approaches that effectively address client concerns. The book provides therapists with tips and ideas for starting and facilitating a group, assists them through sets of interventions, activities, and assignments, then showcases a variety of interventions for needs-specific populations or problems. Special sections are included with interventions for teens, young adults, couples, and family groups. Interventions in The Group Therapist’s Notebook include: anger management skills ease feelings of shame and guilt substance use and abuse grief and loss positive body image guidance through change independence and belonging interpersonal skills coping skills crisis intervention strategies much, much more! The Group Therapist’s Notebook is an essential resource for both novice and more experienced practitioners working in the mental health field, including counselor educators, social workers, guidance counselors, prevention educators, and other group facilitators. Every nonprofit agency, counseling center, private practice, school, hospital, treatment facility, or training center that organizes and implements therapy groups of any type should have this guide in their library.
Download or read book A Tribute to Moms written by Ruth Senter and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this uplifting book for mothers, daughters and grandmothers, 40 well-known Christian women share how their mothers helped them become who they are today. Encourages successful mother-daughter relationships.
