San Antonio College Library

When Your Spouse Dies deals with a variety of practical topics including the stages of grief for adults and children, the expressions of mourning, loneliness and sexuality, networks of support people, financial priorities and planning, good health practices, and the importance of spiritual growth to the healing process. (back cover).

Clergy are in a natural position to help people who experience a variety of losses, including death, divorce, moves, and develop-mental transitions. Historically, clergy have been involved as supporters of the bereaved, yet many clergy say that their educa-tion lacked substantive teachings in this area of caring. This book is a response to this apparent need. While directed at clergy, anyone involved in this area of caregiving will find the contents...