Description
When grief strikes, it's vital to recognize that feeling lost is not only okay but a natural part of the healing process. In 'It's OK That You're Not OK,' renowned author Megan Devine explores the profound depths of grief with compassion and wisdom. This insightful book outlines a healthier approach to navigating loss, allowing readers to embrace their emotions rather than suppress them. Grief is portrayed here not as a flaw to be erased but as 'love in its most wild and painful form.' The book challenges societal norms that rush individuals to heal, encouraging a journey of integration with grief instead.
Through heartfelt narratives and a wealth of practical advice, you will discover why conventional wisdom can often complicate the grieving process. Megan Devine’s personal experiences as a therapist—and survivor of immense loss—provide a unique perspective. You will learn to dismantle myths about grief, finding strength in vulnerability and treating loss as a mysterious journey rather than a problem to fix.
This essential read covers various topics including stress management, sleep improvement, and anxiety reduction, offering readers tools for self-care and healing. Whether for yourself or to support a loved one coping with loss, 'It's OK That You're Not OK' is a crucial resource on the path to understanding and living with grief.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781622039074
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 280
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781622039074
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 280
Description:
As seen in THE NEW YORK TIMES • READER'S DIGEST • SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH • HUFFPOST
Featured on NPR's RADIO TIMES and WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. "Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form," says Megan Devine. "It is a natural and sane response to loss."
So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible?
In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides—as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner—Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you’ll learn:
• Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief
• How challenging the myths of grief—doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold—allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve
• Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain
• How to help the people you love
Through heartfelt narratives and a wealth of practical advice, you will discover why conventional wisdom can often complicate the grieving process. Megan Devine’s personal experiences as a therapist—and survivor of immense loss—provide a unique perspective. You will learn to dismantle myths about grief, finding strength in vulnerability and treating loss as a mysterious journey rather than a problem to fix.
This essential read covers various topics including stress management, sleep improvement, and anxiety reduction, offering readers tools for self-care and healing. Whether for yourself or to support a loved one coping with loss, 'It's OK That You're Not OK' is a crucial resource on the path to understanding and living with grief.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781622039074
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 280
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781622039074
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 280
Description:
As seen in THE NEW YORK TIMES • READER'S DIGEST • SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH • HUFFPOST
Featured on NPR's RADIO TIMES and WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. "Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form," says Megan Devine. "It is a natural and sane response to loss."
So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible?
In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides—as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner—Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you’ll learn:
• Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief
• How challenging the myths of grief—doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold—allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve
• Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain
• How to help the people you love