Loving from the Outside In, Mourning from the Inside Out - Hardcover

by Alan D. Wolfelt (Author)

Recognizing how the need to grieve is anchored in one's capacity to care for someone, this calming guide contends that the act of mourning is healthy--and necessary--following a life-changing loss. The very foundation of attachment is reflected upon, illustrating devotion as both the primary cause of grief and a crucial source of emotional recovery. Exploring the essential principles of love as well as the reasons behind it, this heartfelt handbook makes it possible to embrace a trying but vital process.

Author Biography

Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD, is a speaker, a grief counselor, and the director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition. He is the author of The Journey through Grief and Understanding Your Grief and the coauthor of Healing a Child's Heart After Divorce. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.