The Sudden Loss Survival Guide

A nationally recognized grief educator shares tools to surviving, coping, and healing after the unexpected death of a loved one.
When a loved one passes unexpectedly, the person left behind can lose their bearings. After the sudden death of her mother, Chelsea Hanson, a nationally recognized grief educator and founder of With Sympathy Gifts and Keepsakes, didn’t know where to turn for help, what to do next, or how to put the pieces of her life back together. Hanson’s The Sudden Loss Survival Guide gathers everything that she learned during her own recovery process and provides an indispensable road map to aid those who’ve experienced a life-changing loss.
While you cannot control losing a loved one, you can consciously guide your own recovery. Through the application of simple, proactive practices, The Sudden Loss Survival Guide will empower you to overcome the darkness and anxiety of grief. It includes heart-lifting prompts and action steps that guide you towards reengaging in life and discovering deeper meaning. Through Hanson's grief healing practices, this book delivers the essential answers and tools needed to survive, cope, and heal from the devastating impact of sudden loss.
The Sudden Loss Survival Guide is a distinctive grief recovery handbook. In this book, discover:Seven practices for healing, including creative memorialization and maintaining an ongoing spiritual connectionSkimmable, stand-alone passages with immediate, usable information for the trauma you’re facingA transformative method for living a meaningful, fulfilling life in remembrance of your loved one
Praise for The Sudden Loss Survival Guide
“A must-read guidebook for everyone who has experienced an unexpected loss of any kind in their life.” —The Grief Reiki
“The perfect resource for anyone suddenly confronted with the loss of a loved one. Read it and weep…tears of love and healing.”? BJ Gallagher, coauthor of Your Life Is Your Prayer
“Grief is a normal yet highly personal response to loss. It is neither an illness nor a pathological condition, but rather a natural process that, depending on how it is understood and managed, can lead to healing and personal growth. The Sudden Loss Guide helps the reader to do both.”? Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT