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Life After Loss: A Practical Guide To Renewing Your Life After Experiencing Major Loss (4th Edition) Paperback – April 1, 2004

by Bob Deits (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 142 ratings
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"One of the classics in the field of crisis intervention" (Dr. Earl Grollman), Life after Loss is the go-to resource for anyone who has suffered a significant life change. Loss can be overwhelming, and recovery often seems daunting, if not impossible. With great compassion and insight, Deits provides practical exercises for navigating the uncertain terrain of loss and grief, helping readers find positive ways to put together a life that is necessarily different, but equally meaningful. With two new chapters and significant changes throughout reflecting Deits's ongoing experience in counseling, Life after Loss is an essential "roadmap for those in grief" (Lawrence J. Lincoln, MD, Staff, Elisabeth KÿRoss Center).
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Da Capo Lifelong Books
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0306813149
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0306813146
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Bob Deits, B.A. in Psychology and M.Th. in Pastoral Psychology, has been involved in pastoral counseling for nearly three decades, has conducted grief support groups since 1982, and lectures extensively. He lives in Mesa, Arizona.

Website: lifeafterlossonline.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Da Capo Lifelong Books; 4th edition (April 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0306813149
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0306813146
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
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I guess it's just me, but I felt like Bob was talking down to me the entire book. For example in the front chapter he reiterated life isn't fair. It left a bad taste in my mouth. Very basic and clinical and lacks insight compared to other books on this subject. Might be useful for PROS in the mental health field though.
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Cynthia Danute Cekauskas, LCSW
5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply sensitive and respectful, strongly acknowledging how deeply personal grief really is.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2008
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Next to the Dr Kubler-Ross book ON GRIEF AND GRIEVING, this has been the most helpful book I have read on the subject of grieving from a deep loss. The book gives the reader the permission to grieve that our larger society has often denied him. Emphasized over and over again is the theme that: "Going through the experience is the only lasting and healthy way out of grief." The book advises those who grieve: "Never apologize for grieving. Remind yourself as often as needed that the very worst kind of loss is always yours" and to "Learn to acknowledge that your loss is worthy of grief." The griever can further admit to himself: "The loss I experienced is a major event in my life. Perhaps it is the worst thing that will ever happen to me. But is not the end of my life. I can still have a full and rewarding life. Grief has taught me much, and I will use it to be a better person than I was before my loss." In this way those who grieve can be left a sense of hope, not to be forever devastated. The book concludes with some valuable appendices on the role of nutrition in grief recovery, words that describe feelings and information on how one can form their own support group. Not only was it deeply comforting to read this book, (I lost my own father to aortic stenosis five months ago) but I also can see where it could be immensely useful for mental health professionals to use in their practice. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed by the Department of Defense for over twenty years most recently working with a number of those individuals who lost family members in Iraq. I can see suggesting they read this book themselves and it being of great comfort to them. I would strongly recommend this book to all who have suffered a significant loss in their life.
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Jacquelyn McCubbin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fortunately, I found my source at Amazon
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017
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As a senior citizen living in a Senior living facility and being a Stephen Minister, frequently I see a resident lose their spouse and struggle with new adjustments in their grief. I take this book, along with a Prayer Shawl and note of comfort, to the resident. This book has been read, appreciated, and passed along to help someone else in their grief journey.

I have needed to find a source to purchase this book (that I could afford) so I could keep several on hand to pass immediately when needed. Fortunately, I found my source at Amazon. Thank you, Jacquelyn McCubbin
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T. Fox
4.0 out of 5 stars well written and helpful
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2013
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I have shared this book with many people who have lost someone close to them. My mom recommended it to me after my dad died. She said it was one of the best she had read. It not only deals with the loss of a loved one but it can help with any type of loss. ( job, house, relationship etc.)
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Mama Jacquie
5.0 out of 5 stars This should be the "go to" primer for any grieving soul!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2014
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What a gift you could give yourself or someone you know who has experienced loss through death! The grieving soul only needs to sit and listen...at his or her own pace, but Bob Deits, who is a pastor, one who has grieved in his own life and journeyed through "the valley of the shadow of death" with many, many people will take you by the "spiritual hand" and just explain things to you about the experience of grieving. I would even venture to suggest that this book and its explanations and guidance is a primer on grief in much the same way Kubler-Ross' writings helped us understand the dynamics of "death and dying."

I made it a point of setting up a friend who had lost her husband of over half a century (plus!) and after she finished it, she was equipped to endure the actual process of grief.

There is nothing like understanding...when your world is forever changed....and you have no idea what lies ahead!!
Consider "Life after Loss" a flashlight for finding your way in the darkness of death.

It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.
Ecclesiastes 7:2 NET Bible
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Joshua Cain
5.0 out of 5 stars A Loss is a Loss is a Loss
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2012
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My most recent purchase from Amazon was five copies of the book, Life After Loss. It was originally given to me following my divorce. My thinking of loss was when a death of someone close happens. I soon discovered that loss occurs in several forms. Author, Bob Dietz, has captured the dynamics most of us experience during and after a 'loss' of any kind. Getting laid off or fired from a job, moving to a new house, breaking off a meaningful relationship, What should you feel?
I like that Amazon offers good used copies of books. In my recent order of "Life After Loss," I was able to get two out of five at the 'low, low price' of $0.01 each. It has never happened to me before. I've told others about my good fortune and that I've used this book for Grief Support Groups. It is the best I've found to aid the process of grieving. It is so important to one's future mental health and development that anger, denial, and depression be dealt with properly.
My bonus from using this book is that I've met the author and had phone and email conversations with him. The most recent 'loss' in his life is Alzheimers. Not his, his wife. She is a published author too. Here's what they decided to do; write about their experience and go on a speaking/workshop tour of the country. When I last spoke to him they'd just returned from a week-end workshop. It was going well and was very rewarding. Many more will be helped to cope with the disease and/or live with someone who is one of Alzheimer's victims.
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Jules66
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book but not just about death which is what I bought it for.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
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I wish this book stayed with the topic of death. When you've lost a family member you're not interested in reading or comparing it to divorce or loss of job. I realize those are both very traumatic but I bought this book to deal with the loss of my sister and mother 6 months apart and there is too much off topic for me.
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Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful in time of need.
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2017
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This is one of the best books about loss and recovery out there. After I lost my wife to illness I kept this very close to me and it helped me through. Didn't lessen the pain, just helped me understand it. Have passed on copies to others who have also benefited from this book.
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Stevie G
5.0 out of 5 stars A great help for those coping with loss
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2015
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A real practical guide for coming to terms with loss. It helped me loads.
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Doug Garrett
5.0 out of 5 stars value for asking price
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2020
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I was started a grief group and needed a supply of this manual... They were all in good condition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2017
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The pages are yellow, but is ok.
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Joxym
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for those going through a loss or know ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2016
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Must read for those going through a loss or know somebody going through a loss and want a glimpse of what they're potentially going through, and how they can help
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