Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge's Books

Getting to the Other Side of Grief

Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

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Getting to the Other Side of Grief

Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

There is little in life that rocks us like the death of a husband or wife. Whether you're feeling alone, drowning under an ocean of emotions, or you've worked your way through to the darkest nights of the soul and are now wondering how to get on with your life, you'll find comfort and guidance from the authors of this book. One a clinical psychologist, the other a pastor and professor, both suffered the loss of a spouse at a relatively young age. Their empathy, valuable psychological insights, biblical observations, and male and female perspectives will help you experience your grief in the healthiest and most complete way so that you can move forward to embrace the new life that is waiting for you on the other side.

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Baker Books

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1493417681

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Traveling through Grief

Learning to Live Again after the Death of a Loved One

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

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Traveling through Grief

Learning to Live Again after the Death of a Loved One

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

When a loved one dies it can seem like life will never be normal again. The world can become a blur of flowers, relatives, cards, and well-meaning visitors; and the griever may feel that he or she cannot come up for air. But there is normalcy after death, say authors Zonnebelt-Smeenge and De Vries; it just takes some time--and help--to get there. Traveling through Grief takes readers on the journey toward life after death, focusing on five common tasks of grief: accepting the reality of death, embracing all the emotions associated with death, storing memories, separating oneself from the deceased, and reinvesting fully in one's own life. This book is the perfect gift for a grieving friend or tool for a loved one in need.

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128

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Baker Books

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1585585297

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9781585585298

From We to Me

Embracing Life Again After the Death or Divorce of a Spouse

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

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From We to Me

Embracing Life Again After the Death or Divorce of a Spouse

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

While we don't like to think about it, marriages eventually do come to an end, either with the death of a spouse or tragically through divorce. This "end" of a relationship leaves the other partner alone and facing an uncertain future. Whether widowed or divorced, the feeling and experience of aloneness--moving from being a "we to a me"---is a common one. This latest book from noted grief experts and authors Zonnebelt-Smeenge and De Vries focuses on two of five grief journey tasks--separating oneself and reinvesting fully in one's own life--offering a unique self-help, psychological, and spiritual guide for the process of helping either the widowed or divorced to redefine and reinvest in life.

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176

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Baker Books

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1441212310

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9781441212313

The Empty Chair

Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

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The Empty Chair

Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions

By: Susan J. R.N. Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Ed.D,Robert C. De Vries

Losing a loved one--whether a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend--leaves people feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Holidays and other special occasions seem to intensify the pain. Whether the occasion is Christmas or Easter, a birthday or anniversary, these celebrations force the bereaved to again face the reality of a loved one's absence. Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries know firsthand the sorrow of bereavement: Both lost a spouse. Yet as they faced their pain and gleaned insights from their professions--Susan is a psychologist, Robert, a minister--they found renewed richness on special days that once brought heartache. In The Empty Chair, the authors share a comforting blend of emotional support, spiritual guidance, and personal experience to help readers honor their loved one on important days. Those who support the bereaved--mental-health professionals, pastors, funeral home staff, and others--will also appreciate this book for its reflective yet practical approach.

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