An essential grief guide and recovery workbook for those who have said I thought Id feel better by now.Grief does not follow a timeline or a set path. It is nonlinear and messy doubling back on itself just when you thought you were out of the woods. Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one know this unequivocally but Western society still seems to think that grief should only last six months to a yeartopswhen in fact grief can last throughout a persons entire life and manifest as serious mental health issues including depression anxiety anger and despair.The Long Grief Journey cowritten by a psychotherapist and a clinical psychologist who have both worked with grieving individuals for decades is for the people who are past the acute pain and effects of a sudden loss and are now learning to live beyond that. It is for those who by all appearances seem to have moved on. Theyre working carrying out their responsibilities showing up for important life events yet they quietly bear the weight of their sadness and longing for their loved one. Theres a name for this type of longterm unresolved grief. In fact there are several complicated grief traumatic grief complex bereavement prolonged grief extended grief abnormal grief exaggerated grief and pervasive grief disorder. If you feel stuck after experiencing the death of a loved one even if much time has passed this book is for you.With exercises journal prompts and rituals that will further help readers along their grief path The Long Grief Journey is designed to educate support and coach you to rekindle a desire to live life fully all while still cherishing and embracing the memories of your loved one.