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Caring and Coping When Your Loved One is Seriously Ill
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Caring and Coping When Your Loved One is Seriously Ill
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Earl A. Grollman
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:240 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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Category/Genre | Popular psychology Mind, Body, Spirit - thought and practice |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780807027134
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Classifications | Dewey:155.916 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Beacon Press
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Imprint |
Beacon Press
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Publication Date |
30 June 1995 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
When someone you care about develops a serious illness, your own world is often turned upside down as well. In his gentle, straightforward style, Earl Grollman shows how you can best support the person who is ill-and handle your own emotions, too. A completely updated resource section lists organizations throughout the United States and Canada.
Author Biography
Earl A. Grollman, a pioneer in the field of crisis intervention, was rabbi of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, Massachusetts, for 36 years. A certified death educator and counselor, he was cited as "Hero of The Heartland" for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr. Grollman has spoken at many colleges, clergy institutes, seminaries, physicians' forums, and hospital nursing associations, and has frequently addressed support groups such as The Compassionate Friends and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. He has also appeared on numerous national television and radio programs, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, Children's Journal, All Things Considered, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He was featured on National Public Radio's TheEnd of Life- Exploring Death in Americaseries in the roundtable discussion on grief and bereavement. He is the author of several books including Living When a Loved One Has Died, Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers, and Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide.
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