No Time for Tears: Coping with Grief in a Busy World

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Facing the loss of a loved one in a death-avoidant culture can be excruciating. Grievers may be expected to put on a brave face, to "move on" quickly, and to seek medication if they are still grief-stricken after an "acceptable" amount of time. Psycho-therapist Judy Heath draws on extensive experience as a grief specialist in private practice to help those struggling with the anguish of loss. Addressing the myths and misinformation about mourning that still abound today, Heath gently coaches readers to understand that coping with loss is a natural process that our society tends to avoid and hurry people through, often leading to unresolved, lasting grief. No Time for Tears offers practical advice for both short- and long-term recovery, including how to manage rarely discussed physical and emotional changes: feelings of "going crazy" and inability to focus; feeling out of sync with the world, exhausted and chilled, and crushingly lonely. This updated second edition includes new information about medication and discusses various types of loss including that of a parent, child, spouse, friend, or pet. Helpful not only to grievers but also to those who care about, counsel, or employ them, No Time for Tears is an essential resource for grief management and recovery.

Judy Heath (LISW-CP) is a psychotherapist and clinical social worker in private practice. She is the cofounder of the Life Guidance Center, teaches and speaks on the subject of grief, and serves on the board of the National Association of Social Workers. Bernie Siegel, MD, is a retired pediatric surgeon and internationally recognized expert in the field of cancer treatment and complementary, holistic medicine. He is known for his bestselling book Love, Medicine & Miracles.

"Particularly helpful for those caught unaware by the death of another." Library Journal