Bibliograph

The other side of sadness, what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss, George A. Bonanno

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The other side of sadness, what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss, George A. Bonanno

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-336) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The other side of sadness

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1088600420

Responsibility statement

George A. Bonanno

Sub title

what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss

Summary

In this thoroughly revised and updated classic, a renowned psychologist shows that mourning is far from predictable, and all of us share a surprising ability to be resilient. The conventional view of grieving--encapsulated by the famous five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance--is defined by a mourning process that we can only hope to accept and endure. In The Other Side of Sadness , psychologist and emotions expert George Bonanno argues otherwise. Our inborn emotions--anger and denial, but also relief and joy--help us deal effectively with loss. To expect or require only grief-stricken behavior from the bereaved does them harm. In fact, grieving goes beyond mere sadness, and it can actually deepen interpersonal connections and even lead to a new sense of meaning in life

Table Of Contents

The worst thing that could ever happen -- A bit of history -- Sadness and laughter -- Resilience -- Whatever gets you through the night -- Relief -- When grief takes over -- Terror and curiosity -- Between was and is and will be -- Imagining the afterlife -- Chinese bereavement ritual -- Thriving in the face of adversity

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