As seen in THE NEW YORK TIMES READER'S DIGEST SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH HUFFPOSTFeatured on NPR's RADIO TIMES and WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world,here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. "Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form," says Megan Devine. "It is a natural and sane response to loss." So,why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible In It's OK That You're Not OK,Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides-as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner-Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss,love,and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal,"happy" life,replacing it with a far healthier middle path,one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book,you'll learn: Why well-meaning advice,therapy,and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief How challenging the myths of grief-doing away with stages,timetables,and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold-allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve Practical guidance for managing stress,improving sleep,and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain How to help the people you love-with essays to teach us the best skills,checklists,and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged,dismissed,and misunderstood by a culture that wants to "solve" grief. Megan writes,"Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution." Through stories,research,life tips,and creative and mindfulness-based practices,she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face-in our personal lives,in the lives of those we love,and in the wider world.It's OK That You're Not OK is a book for grieving people,those who love them,and all those seeking to love themselves-and each other-better.
Publisher: Sounds True IncISBN: 9781622039074Number of pages: 256Dimensions: 203 x 133 mm
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