No Time for Tears
No Time for Tears:
Surviving Grief in America
by Judy Heath
To learn more, read this Press Release.
“Am I going crazy?” The question is inevitable as the griever faces one more painful day of looking at that empty chair, choosing a headstone, or having to pretend that everything is alright… when it seems like nothing ever will be again. Grief cannot be medicated away or ignored. Grief is a process. This book offers hope and guidance for those who walk the path of grief and for those of us who counsel them. Grief is underrated, and we are ill-prepared for the roller coaster of emotions, the lack of focus and the absurd comments that spring from the lips of those around us. People often mean well, but don’t know what to say. There are helpful suggestions about “What to say” to someone in mourning. A Frequently Asked Question section compiled from years of listening to what folks want to know is included as well. I hope it will gently guide you through your loss, answer your questions and provide you with some hope going forward.
Who is this book for?
It is for the individual experiencing grief and those around him or her. This book is for counselors, medical professionals, Human Resource Departments, educators, clergy and all those who deal with grief in their jobs.
Those who counsel the bereaved will find new ways to inspire their Practices and many tools to assist those in need. Family and friends will discover answers about how to console and aid others. Although there is no more powerful force to shatter our world leaving us crushed and abandoned, there is no other event in our lives which carries with it the ability to realign our priorities and grant us perspective in such a monumental way. No, none of us is ever the same, but there is always hope.
