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Mourning and Dancing - by Sally Downham Miller (Paperback)

Mourning and Dancing - by  Sally Downham Miller (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Mourning and Dancing: The Group is a resource book for people interested in establishing a grief support program. It contains stories, directions for interventions with grieving individuals, suggestions for setting up a group and 36 topics for group discussions. The group dynamic is modeled on educational seminars, where there is a topic of study, information or research on the topic, discussion by the group and recommendations for life application"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>Grief</em>. Whether through the death of a loved one, a shattering divorce, a mass tragedy, or other life-altering loss, grief is a common experience of humankind. When Sally Miller became a 24-year-old widow with two young children, she did not know where to turn. Confused, angry, and devastated, she soon realized that she was not alone, that many others had comparable responses to their different losses. And that talking with each other helped. This led her to develop a Grief Support Group. Decades later, using Sally's topics and experience, many similar groups are located around the country, where anyone who is grieving can find techniques and tools, friendship and support, no matter what their age or circumstance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Mourning and Dancing: The Group</em></strong> offers a valuable curriculum to help others set up a group in their community that will enable grieving people to begin their journey toward healing through proven methods and suggestions on how to deal with the realities of grief while shaping positive thought processes that can carry them into the days and years to come.</p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Dr. Miller has distilled a lifetime of clinical and personal grief work and practices into an easy-to-digest format that can be used by clinicians and laypeople. Rich with personal stories and overflowing with empathy for what breaks and heals the human heart, <em>Mourning and Dancing: The Group </em>is a companion guide through grief that speaks not just to the intellect, but to the soul of the griever. You'll feel seen and safe in this book - the two foundational qualities of any healing journey.</p><p>-Laraine Herring, author of <em>The Grief Forest: a book about what we don't talk about </em></p><p><br></p><p>Sally Downham Miller's book is a road map for individuals seeking to do meaningful work around grief. Dr. Downham Miller's personal experience in assisting hundreds of individuals manage their journey through grief has forged this insightful and well-developed book.</p><p>-Elizabeth A. Jones, Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University</p><p><br></p><p>I loved your book! The greatest appeal for me was the simplicity. I believe any well-intentioned person could use this guide to successfully help an individual or a group of grieving people.</p><p>-Mary Beth Whitman, Media Center Specialist (retired)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>

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