Resources
Radical Survivor
Radical Survivor, a book by Nancy Saltzman. Chronicles Saltzman's saga as a two-time cancer survivor who lost her entire family in a small-plane crash and her resilience in her changed life. Enriched by letters to the author interwoven with narrative throughout the book.
The Center for Loss & Life Transition
The Center for Loss & Life Transition led by death educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt is an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them. Offers grief resources for the entire family- books, trainings, articles and more.
The Grief Recovery
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman. An individual book and group action program to move through death, grief and loss. Find a grief recovery method class or workshop in your area by checking the website below.
Guided Imagery for Healing Trauma
Guided Imagery for the Three Stages of Healing Trauma: Nine Meditations for Posttraumatic Stress by Belleruth Napastek. A 3-CD set created for the three phases of trauma recovery: 1) Re-Establishing Safety & Control 2) Healing and Integration and 3) Renewal.
Center for Loss & Trauma
Bearing the Unbearable by Joanne Cacciatore is a book for anyone dealing with traumatic death. The author emphasizes that grieving should be given the time it needs and teaches mourners how to eliminate the need to acquire the approval of others while they navigate how to redefine life after an unexpected loss.