American Hospice Foundation. Our Mission: To improve access to quality hospice care through public education, professional training, and advocacy on behalf of consumers. http://www.americanhospice-e.org/publications-and-products-mainmenu-84/publications-on-grief 2012-05-21T06:56:09Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management 2010-04-15T15:03:08Z 2010-04-15T15:03:08Z http://www.americanhospice-e.org/publications-and-products-mainmenu-84/publications-on-grief/427-comfort-cards Administrator conlippert@twolipps.com

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/comfort_cards_web.png" alt="comfort_cards_web" width="250" height="228" />{sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}When sending condolences to bereaved families, it can be difficult to find the right card with tasteful art and a thoughtful message. Designed especially for this purpose, our collection of Comfort Cards combines serene photographs with original poems crafted by a professional poet. Packaged in a box of 12, each 4 x 6 card has a unique photo and poem, as well as ample space for a personal message.</p>

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/comfort_cards_web.png" alt="comfort_cards_web" width="250" height="228" />{sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}When sending condolences to bereaved families, it can be difficult to find the right card with tasteful art and a thoughtful message. Designed especially for this purpose, our collection of Comfort Cards combines serene photographs with original poems crafted by a professional poet. Packaged in a box of 12, each 4 x 6 card has a unique photo and poem, as well as ample space for a personal message.</p> 2010-04-15T15:04:32Z 2010-04-15T15:04:32Z http://www.americanhospice-e.org/publications-and-products-mainmenu-84/publications-on-grief/428-grief-and-faith-spiritual-paths-through-los1s Administrator conlippert@twolipps.com

<p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/grief-and-faith-booklet.jpg" alt="grief-and-faith-booklet" width="217" height="262" />{sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}</p> <p><em>Grief and Faith</em> is a 16-page booklet created for those who seek to relate the loss experience to their personal faith and religious tradition. Intentionally crafted to speak to people of diverse spiritual perspectives, it leads the reader to find meaning within their own faith viewpoint rather than providing all-purpose answers. The booklet offers basic information about grieving and how it can impact faith, relates loss to the individual's faith history, and presents thoughts on the solace of rituals. It also discusses how religious institutions can proactively participate in supporting the bereaved. The goal of the booklet is to positively connect the experiences of grief and faith for people who seek that bond.</p> <p>Topics covered include:</p> <ul> <li>The grief-faith connection</li> <li>What is it like to grieve?</li> <li>The impact of faith </li> <li>Your faith story </li> <li>Faith rituals and resources</li> <li>Putting it all together </li> <li>For communities of faith<em><br /></em></li> </ul> <p><em>Audience: Persons affected by grief, health and social service workers who need to understand their clients' faith-grief framework, spiritual caregivers, and communities of faith that seek to broaden their ministries.</em></p>

<p><img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/grief-and-faith-booklet.jpg" alt="grief-and-faith-booklet" width="217" height="262" />{sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}</p> <p><em>Grief and Faith</em> is a 16-page booklet created for those who seek to relate the loss experience to their personal faith and religious tradition. Intentionally crafted to speak to people of diverse spiritual perspectives, it leads the reader to find meaning within their own faith viewpoint rather than providing all-purpose answers. The booklet offers basic information about grieving and how it can impact faith, relates loss to the individual's faith history, and presents thoughts on the solace of rituals. It also discusses how religious institutions can proactively participate in supporting the bereaved. The goal of the booklet is to positively connect the experiences of grief and faith for people who seek that bond.</p> <p>Topics covered include:</p> <ul> <li>The grief-faith connection</li> <li>What is it like to grieve?</li> <li>The impact of faith </li> <li>Your faith story </li> <li>Faith rituals and resources</li> <li>Putting it all together </li> <li>For communities of faith<em><br /></em></li> </ul> <p><em>Audience: Persons affected by grief, health and social service workers who need to understand their clients' faith-grief framework, spiritual caregivers, and communities of faith that seek to broaden their ministries.</em></p> 2010-04-15T15:07:15Z 2010-04-15T15:07:15Z http://www.americanhospice-e.org/publications-and-products-mainmenu-84/publications-on-grief/429-power-of-grief-responding-to-the-bereaved Administrator conlippert@twolipps.com

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/power-of-grief-booklet.jpg" alt="power-of-grief-booklet" width="195" height="228" />{sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}</p> <p>This 20-page booklet was written for those who seek a compassionate and constructive response to grieving people. This booklet can be particularly helpful to the many professionals whose work requires regular contact with the bereaved or to close friends who may feel helpless and overwhelmed by changed dynamics in the relationship. In addition to explaining the fundamentals of grief, the booklet suggests concrete ways to be helpful while respecting the boundaries of all involved. A resource list is included. The goal of the booklet is to help the reader understand loss and suggest healthy ways to offer and sustain support.<br /><br />Topics covered include:</p> <ul> <li>Grief basics <br /></li> <li>Roles and relationships <br /></li> <li>Helpful resources <br /></li> <li>Meaningful rewards<em><br /></em></li> </ul> <p><em>Audience: Anyone who encounters grieving persons, healthcare professionals, attorneys (particularly estate and elder law practitioners), social service programs, and faith-based assistance programs. </em></p>

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/power-of-grief-booklet.jpg" alt="power-of-grief-booklet" width="195" height="228" />{sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}</p> <p>This 20-page booklet was written for those who seek a compassionate and constructive response to grieving people. This booklet can be particularly helpful to the many professionals whose work requires regular contact with the bereaved or to close friends who may feel helpless and overwhelmed by changed dynamics in the relationship. In addition to explaining the fundamentals of grief, the booklet suggests concrete ways to be helpful while respecting the boundaries of all involved. A resource list is included. The goal of the booklet is to help the reader understand loss and suggest healthy ways to offer and sustain support.<br /><br />Topics covered include:</p> <ul> <li>Grief basics <br /></li> <li>Roles and relationships <br /></li> <li>Helpful resources <br /></li> <li>Meaningful rewards<em><br /></em></li> </ul> <p><em>Audience: Anyone who encounters grieving persons, healthcare professionals, attorneys (particularly estate and elder law practitioners), social service programs, and faith-based assistance programs. </em></p> 2010-04-15T15:08:44Z 2010-04-15T15:08:44Z http://www.americanhospice-e.org/publications-and-products-mainmenu-84/publications-on-grief/430-your-personal-journey-through-grief-a-guided-road-map-toward-learning-and-healing Administrator conlippert@twolipps.com

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/Personal-journey-through-grief.jpg" alt="Personal-journey-through-grief" width="215" height="251" /> {sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}</p> <p>This lovely guidebook is for the personal use of one who is grieving. Its 35 pages serve as a thoughtful journal and can supplement individual or group grief counseling though creative exercises. The book explores the specific physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms often encountered during grief. The goal of the book is to normalize what can be a frightening time and to gently encourage integration of the loss.<br /><br />Some of the topics addressed in this workbook include:</p> <ul> <li>Shock</li> <li>Denial</li> <li>Rituals of grief</li> <li>Panic</li> <li>Guilt</li> <li>Depression</li> <li>Suicidal thoughts and fears</li> <li>Letting go</li> </ul> <p><em>Audience: Persons affected by grief, those who anticipate an imminent loss, mental health professionals, and clergy.</em></p>

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.americanhospice-e.org/images/stories/ProductsPublications/Personal-journey-through-grief.jpg" alt="Personal-journey-through-grief" width="215" height="251" /> {sebercartquantitypricing}{sebercartadd2cartdisplay}</p> <p>This lovely guidebook is for the personal use of one who is grieving. Its 35 pages serve as a thoughtful journal and can supplement individual or group grief counseling though creative exercises. The book explores the specific physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms often encountered during grief. The goal of the book is to normalize what can be a frightening time and to gently encourage integration of the loss.<br /><br />Some of the topics addressed in this workbook include:</p> <ul> <li>Shock</li> <li>Denial</li> <li>Rituals of grief</li> <li>Panic</li> <li>Guilt</li> <li>Depression</li> <li>Suicidal thoughts and fears</li> <li>Letting go</li> </ul> <p><em>Audience: Persons affected by grief, those who anticipate an imminent loss, mental health professionals, and clergy.</em></p>