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VI. Grief Recovery Support Materials
Resources
Books, Writings and Videos
Music
On-line Resources
Magazines
Retreat Centers
BOOKS/WRITINGS/VIDEOS
Video: “By the Waters of Babylon,” by Dr. James E. Miller, produced by Willow Green Production”
Fort Wayne, IN; 219-424-7916 Highly recommended. Used as an aid by many professional bereavement counselors.
Compassion Book Service for children and adults. 704-675-9670
“On Life After Death”, by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Known for her decades of work/ministry to the dying.
Unlike some in the medical profession, Dr. Ross took the time to LISTEN to her dying patients. Their response may surprise you.
Highly recommended!
“The Widow's Handbook, A Guide for Living,” by Charlotte Foehner & Carol Cozart (Fulcrum, Inc., Golden, CO).
Deals with the emotional and practical aspects of loss. This book is highly recommended for widowers and divorced people also.
An example of topics covered, include chapters on: Enlisting Legal Help, Your Financial Advisory Team, Settling the Estate, Filing
Claims for Life Insurance and Survivor Benefits, Social Security, Medicare, Health Insurance and Disability, Your Budget, Your Checkbook
and Your Credit.
“Remember the Secret,” by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. A beautiful story about love, caring, and loss --especially helpful
for children facing life-threatening illness or the loss of a loved one. This book provides a wonderful way for children to learn
about the value of life as well as the reality of death and dying. Full color illustrations.
“Sad Hug, Mad Hug, Happy Hug” (58198)B. Thousands of caring adults have relied on this book to restore a child's sense of
security after the loss of a loved one. Highly recommended!
"Mourning has Broken" A collection of creative writing about grief and healing.
Foreword by Alan Wolfelt, PhD
Edited by Mara Koven and Liz Pearl
KOPE Associates,2004
ISBN 0-9738040-0-9
Visit: http://at.yorku.ca/kope/mhb.htm
Channing L.Bete Co. Inc.
200 State Rd.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
413-665-7611
MUSIC
“Deep Peace,” by Bill Douglas featuring the Ars Nova Singers. "Ziji Music/SOCAN" Simply beautiful. The title of this CD/cassette is well-deserved.
“Songs from a Secret Garden,” by the group, Secret Garden. "Philips" recording. Soulful simplicity. Vocal and instrumental CD/cassette by the famed Irish violinist, Fionnuala Sherry. "Somewhere within us all is a secret garden. A garden in which we can seek refuge when times are rough, or retire to in joy or contemplation."
“Tranquillity, A Compilation of Beautiful Slow Movements, "Chandos Records, Ltd, Colchester, England. CD/cassette. Highly recommended.
Sounds True Catalog - over 300 audio-visuals offering innovative spiritual and sacred music for the inner life. 1-800-333-9185
Holographic Music: A variety of musical tapes, designed to help people go into deep states of relaxation. Can be used for stress management, meditation or going to sleep. Cannot be used in cars or anytime you need to be alert. Contact
David Fireman, Center for Grief Recovery, 773 274-4600.
ONLINE RESOURCES
EMDR Institute
Provides information about eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a trauma healing technique that combines traditional talk therapy with eye movements that mimic REM sleep.
www.emdr.com
Foundation for Human Enrichment
Provides information about the groundbreaking work of Peter Levine, whose "somatic experiencing" techniques attempt to heal trauma with body work.
www.traumahealing.com
Healing Sex: The Complete Guide to Sexual Wholeness
Under the motto "You are more powerful than what happened to you," this film mixes documentary-style drama and mind-body exercises to educate and help survivors of sexual abuse.
www.healingsexthemovie.com
Helpful Ways To Support Someone Who Is Grieving.
Instinct to Heal
A website that offers information and self-exam tips related to the book by the same title (Rodale, 2004), which argues that each of us has the capacity to heal our anxieties without drugs.
www.instincttoheal.org
International Trauma-Healing Institute
Promotes awareness of trauma and uses healing as a means to peace and conflict resolution.
www.traumainstitute.org
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
"The first and largest group dedicated to the troops and veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their civilian supporters," offers resources for coping with the trauma of war.
www.optruth.org
National Coalition Against Violence
Works for societal change to eliminate all forms of violence against women and children.
www.ncadv.org
Public mourning bonds KSU teammates
http://www.ottawaherald.com/story/022308mourning
Study Examines 'Normal' Grieving
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/132/118225.htm
Survivors of Suicide
Offers support and healing for those whose loved ones have committed suicide.
www.survivorsofsuicide.com
Theatre of the Oppressed
Uses theater to turn oppression into political action worldwide.
www.theatreoftheoppressed.org
UCF football player's death could also affect team on the field
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-ucfimpact1608apr16,0,521976.story
Until We Meet Again - A beautifully crafted story of memory making that can help children, as well as adults, cope with loss, grieving and healing.
Volunteer Shares Her Knowledge Of Dreams With Hospice Patients
You are not alone: Coping with loss during the holidays
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Bereavement Magazine Published bi-monthly. Ten years after the death of her 17-year-old daughter, Andrea Gambill founded this magazine. She is actively involved in support group leadership and grief counseling.
Because the grief-stricken have stories to tell and a need to know the stories of others, the material in the magazine comes from the bereaved themselves. There are also regular articles in the magazine written by professionals who are eminent in the field of grief intervention. Their articles address physical and mental health issues, the psychology of mourning, ecumenical faith and cross-cultural perspectives, the grief of children, and even humor - just to name a few.
Bereavement Publishing, Inc.
8133 Telegraph Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920-7169
Phone: 719- 282-1948 FAX: 719- 282-1850
Subscription rates: 3-Issue, $15; 1 years $29; 2 years,$53
Lifelines: A quarterly publication of The Family Ministries Office, Ministry to the Widowed of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
No fee.
Family Ministries
c/o Martha Tressler, Coordinator
Archdiocese of Chicago
155 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-751-5389
Accord Aftercare Services. An organization that specializes in grief recovery and bereavement. Support materials such as books, videos, magazines, holiday programs, etc. are available to hospitals, support groups, counselors and individuals. Accord publishes a newsletter, Hopeline, which furnishes care providers with relevant information about helping the bereaved. Issues include profiles of bereavement support programs from all over the world.
Accord, Inc.
1941 Bishop Lane
Suite 202
Louisville, KY 40218
800-346-3087
Journies Magazine, 1-800-854-3402
RETREAT CENTERS
FATIMA RETREAT CENTER: Adjacent to the Notre Dame Campus.
Here one can find refreshment for mind and spirit with the opportunity to
wander around tree-surrounded lakes and to enjoy other blessings of creation. All rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and showers. Balanced meals are served with a simple but gracious elegance.
FATIMA RETREAT CENTER is easily accessible by car, as it is only 300 yards South (right turn) from the Indiana Turnpike (Exit 77) on U.S. 33, and a 15-minute drive from South Bend's airport, train and bus terminals. 219-631-8288
CHICAGO CENACLE RETREAT CENTER
In the midst of the city, a PLACE of PEACE and SERENITY for individuals and groups. The Cenacle Sisters, trained in the work of retreats, religious education and other forms of the pastoral ministry, invite people of all faiths to take a pause from the noise, rush and impersonal technology of our world. You can plan your own program or the Cenacle Sisters will arrange the day with you. There are 60 private rooms, large conference/meeting rooms, dining room, chapel, library and small lounges, all air-conditioned.
Retreats are scheduled regularly on weekends throughout the year. Longer retreats of five or more days are planned in the summer months. General retreats are open to everyone. Other retreats, for special interest groups such as A.A., Charismatic, Bereavement, etc. are held at intervals.
THE CENACLE
513 W. Fullerton Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614
773-528-6300
WHITE LOTUS RETREAT CENTER
is a family-run, cozy home located in New
Haven, Michigan, on 10 acres of prairie and woods. Our retreat house
offers a place of rest, relaxation and renewal. We are open for private
retreat by individuals, couples, small groups and families. In addition,
we cater to retreat and workshop facilitators in need of residential, eating,
and meeting space for up to sixteen people. For more information please
visit our website at:
www.whitelotusretreatcenter.com or contact Carol Jungman at
847/328-4119. We extend a warm invitation to share the peace and clarity of
White Lotus.
Dr. Rothman had studied a number of other types of Asian Arts and Meditations.
For information contact Dr.
David Fireman 773-274-4600 or e-mail CJRothman@Hotmail.com.
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