Coping and recovery strategies for dealing with loss and tragedy Whether the death of a loved one is sudden or expected, grief is a heart-wrenching yet necessary part of the process. Grieving For Dummies approaches this sensitive subject with candor and respect, helping readers cope with the difficult loss of a loved one. This compassionate guide relates how to deal with the death or impending death of a spouse, partner, or other family member, as well as helps readers deal with grief over their own terminal illnesses. It also addresses the grief that accompanies unexpected loss or tragic events such as homicide. In addition, readers will discover how to manage their grief caused by factors unrelated to death, such as divorce, job loss, and other major life changes. Greg Harvey, PhD (Inverness, CA) has studied the culture surrounding death and dying for years. He is a member of the American Academy of Bereavement from which he received bereavement facilitator training. He took courses in death and dying as part of his doctorate program, and did his comprehensive exams in death and dying in Western and Eastern cultures and religions. Currently, Greg works as a patient care and bereavement volunteer in and around San Francisco. He is the bestselling author of many previous Dummies books.