Timothy J. O’Brien

This intelligently organized three-step program is designed to help understand and express thoughts and feelings after the loss of a loved one. It focuses particularly on techniques and suggestions to help cope with the extreme stress that grief can cause, disrupting eating, sleeping, relationships, communication, and other normal patterns of behavior.

Step one provides immediate relief from physical and emotional stress. It includes a CD of guided relaxation and meditation techniques to calm the mind and for helping with much-needed sleep. Step two explains and normalizes many of the question and feelings encountered during bereavement. Most pages include space for journaling. Step three introduces the BREADS formula (Breath, Relaxation, Exercise, Attitude, Diet, Sleep), to help manage the stressful emotions caused by the loss, and to facilitate healing.

Solid information is also included to help caregivers with self-care, suggestions concerning support groups, and a list of resources. Handsomely designed with gold embossed cover and a satin ribbon bookmark. Highly recommended.

Paperback, w/ CD, 100 pgs.