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Loss
The following recommendations for books, articles and websites are for general issues to help cope with loss.
Self Help Articles
Loss: A Self-Help Guide
A useful account of bereavement in pdf format, including references at the end.
Produced by the Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland Mental Health NHS Trust.
Recommended Books
Living with Loss
Liz McNeill-Taylor (Constable and Robinson 2000)
This is a sensitive and carefully written self help book particularly for women who have lost their partner.
The Death of a Child: A Book for Families
Sister Frances Dominica (Jonathon Cape Publishers 1991)
This book is a guide for families in pictures and words. Sister Frances has years of experience with bereavement, she is quietly inspired and unfailingly sympathetic.
Living with Grief
Tony Lake (Sheldon Press 1984)
Although published in the 80’s this book is still highly recommended by those suffering from a loss and the caregivers and professionals who support them.
Love and Grief: The Dilemma of facing Love after Death
O’Neill and Keane (Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2005)
Available from July 2005 this new book is receiving extremely good reviews ahead of its publication date.
Best Links
Cruse Bereavement Care
This is an excellent site with down to earth information for people about grieving, problems specific to children, a schools page and a crisis page. It also has a comprehensive list of books available for ordering including self help guides as well as more spiritual reflections
Growth House
This site provides clear information for people who have experienced death of a loved one through terminal illness. Medical terms are explained and practical considerations addressed.
Netdoctor
The pages assigned to grief and loss on this website provide useful information and definitions about the grieving process and stages of recovery.
Compassionate Friends
This site dedicates itself to the difficult issues for families when a child dies. There are information sections for the families, children and professional workers who are affected by such a tragedy.