The Journey of Grief: A Simple Book on What to Expect and How to Move Forward - Paperback

by Ray A. Johnson (Author)

Finally! - a grief book that is simple and easy to read! A book that hears me and sees me!

"As I began reading, it struck me as so personal and relatable... it made me feel connected, seen, heard, known, understood, accepted, validated, not alone... it felt hopeful, life-giving, reassuring, and comforting."In the midst of his dad's illness and ultimate death, Ray wrote a 6-week grief support class curriculum to minister to his community. Since that time, hundreds and hundreds of people have gone through the class and found hope and healing. The class was so powerful, they asked for it in written form. Thus, The Journey of Grief was born. It is a book that captures the honest struggles and emotions of grief, while pointing a way forward to hope and healing.The book shares:

• The Truths of Grief
• The Journey of Grief
• The Emotions and Effects of Grief
• The Challenges of Different Deaths
• What Keeps the Pain Alive
• How Do I Move Forward
• Day to Day Practical Help

This book is the perfect, easy-to-read book for those going through loss and grief-whether it's you, a friend, a church, a hospice group, or a funeral home providing bereavement care.Ray has pastored full time for over 40 years, and served as a hospice and fire chaplain during those years. As a fire chaplain, Ray has dealt with some of the most tragic deaths one can imagine; as a hospice chaplain, he has dealt with over 160 deaths a year. He is a Certified Christian Grief and Loss Counselor-providing individual grief counseling, leading community grief classes, training leaders, and teaching grief counselor certification classes. Ray is well respected in his community for his compassionate care and heart.