DISC 1

The Context: Preparatory Grief

Children And Grief

There Is No Right Or Wrong Way To Grieve

After The Initial Shock: Bereavement And Its Possible Consequences

Alcohol And Other Drug Use

The Third Day

Sexuality And Grief

Sexual 'acting Out'

The First Year

Anniversaries And Special Dates

One Year Later - The Anniversary Of The Death

Grief And The Body: Physical Reactions

Not Eating, Not Sleeping

Supporting Someone Experiencing Depression, Sadness, Loneliness

Accommodating Loss: Beginning To Reorganise Life

Self-Help

Self-Indulgence

Despair

Replacement

Back To The Beginning: The Immediate Needs Of The Bereaved

Seeing The Body - Yes Or No?

Conclusion: The Impact Of Grief

Community Education

Discussion Starters (community Education Settings Or Discussion Groups)

Other Suggestions

About The Authors

The Funeral

DISC 2

Foreword

Introduction: Loss

Gender Differences In Grief

Normal Responses Of Care-Givers

Time Factors Associated With Bereavement: The First Day

Relationships

The Seventh Day

Four To Six Weeks Later

Being Supportive: The Support Team - Family, Friends, Colleagues, Professional Carers

Supporting Someone Experiencing Shock And Denial

Supporting Someone Experiencing Disorientation

Supporting Someone Experiencing Anger

Supporting Someone Experiencing Guilt

Bodily Distress

Emotional Reactions: Anger Versus Aggression

Guilt

Depression

Diet

Writing - Journal, Email Or Letters

Distraction

Bereavement Counselling

Before 'viewing The Body'

What The Bereaved Person Needs

Permission To Grieve

Retaining Individuality

Coping