A Decembered grief living with loss while others are celebrating / [electronic resource] :
Harold Ivan Smith.
- Kansas City, Mo. : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, c1999.
- 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographical references.
Alter--Rather than Abandon--Traditions Anticipate the Holidays Appreciate the Grief Styles and Decisions of Others Ask Your Church for Help Be Alert to the Culture's Obsession with Excitement Befriend Your Grief Befuddle Someone Carolize Your Season Celebrate Sensitively Consider the Needs of Everyone Create New Traditions Create Ornaments or Decorations That Symbolize Your Loved One and Eternal Life Cry If You Want To Define Your Boundaries Do What You Need to Do Donate to Your Church or a Charity in Honor of Your Loved One Don't Fast-Forward to January 5 Forgive Those You Believe Are Responsible for the Death Give Your Grief Its Voice Give Yourself Permission to Say, "No," or "I'll Pass" Guard Your Heart Invite God's Help Journal Your Grief Keep the Future in Mind Let Others In on Your Grief Make Gratitude Minimize the Seasonal Stressors Miss the Invitations to Parties and Other Social Events Nap Network with Other Grievers Nurture Yourself Observe a Quiet Holy Day Organize Your Living Environment Prepare Read Remain Open to Seasonal Surprises Remember Realistically Resist the Temptation to Make It Up to Others for What They've Been Through Rethink Your Holiday Shopping Habits Say Your Loved One's Name Toast Your Loved One Try Events Unplug the Christmas Mania Use Some of Your Seasonal Decorations Visit the Cemetery or Scattering Ground Volunteer at a Social Service Agency Vote Your Choices Watch Children Watch Out for Numbing Influences Weigh Any Criticism of Your Grief Style and Holiday Decisions Worship Write a Year-End Letter to Your Deceased Loved One "Yes" Invitations That Feel Right "Zestize" Your Season How to Pray This Holiday Season 16 -- 18 -- 20 -- 22 -- 24 -- 26 -- 28 -- 30 -- 34 -- 36 -- 38 -- 40 -- 42 -- 44 -- 46 -- 48 -- 50 -- 52 -- 54 -- 56 -- 58 -- 60 -- 62 -- 64 -- 66 -- 68 -- 70 -- 72 -- 74 -- 76 -- 78 -- 80 -- 82 -- 84 -- 86 -- 88 -- 90 -- 92 -- 94 -- 96 -- 98 -- 100 -- 102 -- 104 -- 106 -- 108 -- 110 -- 112 -- 114 -- 116 -- 118 -- 120 -- 122 -- 124 -- 126.