The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions
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The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions  -     By: Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge R.N., Ed.D., Robert C. DeVries D.Min. Ph.D

The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions

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The holidays are a great family time, but also a very poignant reminder if a family member has passed away during the year. Move toward healing this Christmas with suggestions and traditions that honor your loved one and also bring joy back into the season.

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Title: The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions
By: Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge R.N., Ed.D., Robert C. DeVries D.Min. Ph.D
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
Vendor: Baker Books
Publication Date: 2001
Dimensions: 7 X 5 (inches)
Weight: 4 ounces
ISBN: 0801063779
ISBN-13: 9780801063770
Stock No: WW63779

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Losing a loved one--whether a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend--leaves people feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Holidays and other special occasions seem to intensify the pain. Whether the occasion is Christmas or Easter, a birthday or anniversary, these celebrations force the bereaved to again face the reality of a loved one's absence.

Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries know firsthand the sorrow of bereavement: Both lost a spouse. Yet as they faced their pain and gleaned insights from their professions--Susan is a psychologist, Robert, a minister--they found renewed richness on special days that once brought heartache.

In The Empty Chair, the authors share a comforting blend of emotional support, spiritual guidance, and personal experience to help readers honor their loved one on important days. Those who support the bereaved--mental-health professionals, pastors, funeral home staff, and others--will also appreciate this book for its reflective yet practical approach.

Author Bio

Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge (R.N., Ed.D.) is a clinical psychologist at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
Robert C. De Vries (D.Min, Ph.D.) is professor of church education at Calvin Theological Seminary. They live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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