We regret to inform you : a survival guide for Gold Star parents and those who support them

We regret to inform you A survival guide for Gold Star parents and those who support them

Joanne M. Steen

Book - 2019

"Good news never follows the words 'We regret to inform you.' Author Joanne Steen had it all--a happy marriage to a handsome Navy pilot, an exciting engineering career, and a new home with a sunny bedroom that begged for a crib. But one day, fate caught up with her and, suddenly, she was a military widow, an identity she never sought. The impact of a military death has a ripple effect that is felt well beyond the immediate family, extending to the larger circles of friends, relatives, and those who provide professional assistance. Using the voices of other parents as well as her own experiences, Steen offers readers wisdom, comfort, and practical advice as she maps out a path for their grief journey"--

Saved in:
Place a Hold Save to List Email this

2nd Floor Show me where

355.1/Steen
1 / 1 copies available
Location Call Number   Status
2nd Floor 355.1/Steen Checked In
Subjects
Parents of military casualties > United States.
Parental grief > United States.
Published
Las Vegas : Central Recovery Press [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Joanne M. Steen (author)
Physical Description
xx, 217 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-217).
ISBN
9781942094968
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Prat 1. Life and Death in the Military
  • Chapter 1. America's Sons and Daughters
  • Chapter 2. Gold Star Parents
  • Part 2. A Life-Changing Loss
  • Chapter 3. Loss of Your Son or Daughter
  • Chapter 4. How Your Child Died Shapes Your Grief
  • Chapter 5. Ten Factors That Complicate Your Military Loss
  • Part 3. Survival
  • Chapter 6. A Parent's Grief
  • Chapter 7. Grief Is a Package Deal
  • Chapter 8. Grief Work after a Military Death
  • Part 4. Coping
  • Chapter 9. Men and Grief
  • Chapter 10. Disenfranchised Grief
  • Chapter 11. Handling Holidays and Important Days of Meaning
  • Part 5. Building Personal Resilience
  • Chapter 12. Moving Forward
  • Chapter 13. Building Personal Resilience
  • Part 6. What You Need to Know as a Relative, Friend, or Professional Service Provider
  • Chapter 14. What You Need to Know
  • Chapter 15. What to Expect
  • Chapter 16. What to Say and Do
  • Bibliograph
Review by Library Journal Review

Using her own experience as a military widow as well as the voices of other parents, counselor Steen (founder, Grief Solutions) presents coping techniques and tips to deal with the unique challenges that come with losing a son or daughter in the service. The author points out that such grief has a long shelf life, and that images and symbols of our country (e.g., the flag) are personal reminders of their loss. Steen assists not only Gold Star families but also friends and extended family members when discussing what to say at the funeral, helping in practical ways after a funeral, and support through the long haul. VERDICT A heart-wrenching yet practical, positive look at a somewhat hidden issue. © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Similar Items