Grief Dreams: How They Help Us Heal After the Death of a Loved One (Hardcover)

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“Exploring the all too often unreported reveries of the bereaved, this pioneering volume reveals how the spiritual and psychological elements of grief dreams can assist through the circuitous journey through the ‘valley of the shadow.’ And it does so with both understanding and a profound sense of consolation.”--Rabbi Earl A. Grollman, author, Living When a Loved One Has Died

“This book is a rare find—one that both clinicians and bereaved persons will find not only thoughtful but helpful. This book is a wonderful gift that expands our knowledge of the experiences that arise as we mourn.” --Kenneth J. Doka, professor, the College of New Rochelle, and senior consultant, the Hospice Foundation of America

“In Grief Dreams T. J. Wray and Ann Back Price have written a sensitive, intelligent guide for people who are grieving the death of a friend or family member and who want to learn more about the strange dreams they are experiencing. Grief Dreams is a trustworthy companion in the mourning process.”--Kelly Bulkeley, former president, the Association for the Study of Dreams, and author, Visions of the Night and The Wilderness of Dreams

“Beautifully written and eminently practical, Grief Dreams is a groundbreaking healing resource for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. A wonderful and consoling guide to the world of dreams and how they help us move through bereavement.”--Tom Golden, LCSW, author, Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing, and creator of Webhealing.com

Product Description

"A program for using dreams as a tool for healing loss The universal experience of grief dreams can help us heal after the death of a loved one. T.J. Wray and Ann Back Price show how dreams can be uplifting, affirming, consoling, and inspiring. The authors guide readers in ways to understand and value their dreams, how to keep a grief dream journal, and how to use dreams as tools for healing and consolation. This book is designed to help mourners reclaim some measure of power in navigating the most difficult journey of their lives. And, because it is helpful for any type of loss, Grief Dreams is an ideal condolence gift. Dr. T. J. Wray, author of Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies, is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island and the creator of www.griefdreams.com. Ann Back Price is a Jungian psychoanalyst in private practice and a Clinical Teaching Associate at Brown Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (February 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787976784
• ISBN-13: 978-0787976781
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #401,046 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing Dreams, March 14, 2005

By	S. D. Haltzman (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book because I saw the authors at a bookstore. What the authors said made a lot of sense; that dreaming is universal, and that we process grief through dreams. Grief Dreams goes over the grieving process in general (which is real helpful) and has a way of normalizing the process. Then the book breaks down dreaming into "types." The whole book provided me with a way to understand my losses--I felt it was written in a way that made me feel the authors cared about me.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Awaited , February 19, 2005

By	Cara (NY) - See all my reviews

This book is just what I was looking for. I had been having dreams like this and now see what they actually are. It is a relief to know that this happens to others and that these are more than "dreams". They are messages and visits and it does help us understand that this is the way life works. We are all going to die and we are all going to lose someone we love. It brings me comfort to know that we can still communicate on a spiritual level and be together. I miss my father immensely, but I know that in my dreams he may come and hug me or just smile. And he is still there...and will always be. I am not as lonely , just like others in the book mention.
The book is easy to read with personal stories mixed in with factual reesearch. Anyone who lost someone should read it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help through the grieving process, May 17, 2005

By	Sandra (USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book on the recommendation of a grief counselor. It has helped me enormously in healing from a tremendous personal loss. The anecdotal accounts are valuable tools for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one, as we draw parallels in our own grief dreams. Understanding the symbolism behind the images of our dreams moves us forward through the grief process toward acceptance. I highly recommend this powerful tool.