Grief & Bereavement, Meditation, Buddhism, Death 

The loss of a loved one impacts our whole being, leaving us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually depleted. Learning how to cope with life after loss may seem impossible, however mindfulness-based practices can help you find direction even during the toughest of times.Inspired by contemporary grief research and ancient mindfulness techniques, this book is structured as an 8-week program and day-long retreat with over 35 meditation, yoga, journaling and expressive arts exercises. Mindfulness & Grief will not only help you in the short term, it will teach you how to live your life more fully even in the wake of loss.Real-life stories from people who have used the techniques in the book to navigate their grief journey offer inspiration, guidance, and illustrate how mindfulness can help. This book will:Ease your physical symptoms of griefCalm your mind and help you regulate difficult emotionsIncrease compassion toward yourself and othersHelp you make meaning from your loss & honor your loved oneDevelop your new self-narrative for moving forwardImprove your present moment awareness & potential for future healthMindfulness & Grief is based on the 8-week program developed by thanatologist and mindfulness meditation instructor Heather Stang. This program is accessible to anyone - regardless of physical ability - and does not require any previous meditation or yoga experience. Companion meditations can be found on the book's web site. - from Amzon