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Ambiguous Loss: Learning To Live With Unresolved Grief
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When A Loved One Dies We Mourn Our Loss. We Take Comfort In The Rituals That Mark The Passing, And We Turn To Those Around Us For Support. But What Happens When There Is No Closure, When A Family Member Or A Friend Who May Be Still Alive Is Lost To Us Nonetheless? How, For Example, Does The Mother Whose Soldier Son Is Missing In Action, Or The Family Of An Alzheimer?S Patient Who Is Suffering From Severe Dementia, Deal With The Uncertainty Surrounding This Kind Of Loss?In This Sensitive And Lucid Account, Pauline Boss Explains That, All Too Often, Those Confronted With Such Ambiguous Loss Fluctuate Between Hope And Hopelessness. Suffered Too Long, These Emotions Can Deaden Feeling And Make It Impossible For People To Move On With Their Lives. Yet The Central Message Of This Book Is That They Can Move On. Drawing On Her Research And Clinical Experience, Boss Suggests Strategies That Can Cushion The Pain And Help Families Come To Terms With Their Grief. Her Work Features The Heartening Narratives Of Those Who Cope With Ambiguous Loss And Manage To Leave Their Sadness Behind, Including Those Who Have Lost Family Members To Divorce, Immigration, Adoption, Chronic Mental Illness, And Brain Injury. With Its Message Of Hope, This Eloquent Book Offers Guidance And Understanding To Those Struggling To Regain Their Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Ambiguous Loss' as discussed in the book? A: Ambiguous loss refers to situations where there is no closure, such as when a loved one is missing or suffers from severe dementia. The book explores the emotional turmoil faced by individuals dealing with such losses.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief'? A: The author of the book is Pauline Boss, who draws on her research and clinical experience to provide insights into coping with ambiguous loss.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in this book? A: Key themes include the emotional fluctuations between hope and hopelessness, strategies for coping with grief, and narratives of those who have successfully navigated ambiguous loss.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 2, 2000.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This specific listing is for a paperback edition, but it may be available in other formats such as hardcover or e-book from other retailers.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition, which indicates it has not been previously owned or used.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers who are dealing with unresolved grief, caregivers of individuals with chronic mental illnesses, or anyone interested in understanding ambiguous loss will find valuable insights in this book.
- Q: Are there any strategies provided in the book for dealing with grief? A: Yes, the author suggests various strategies that can help families cushion the pain of ambiguous loss and come to terms with their grief.
- Q: What is the overall message of 'Ambiguous Loss'? A: The overall message of the book is one of hope, emphasizing that individuals can move on from their grief and regain their lives despite the challenges of ambiguous loss.