Grief Awareness Weeks encourage increased mindfulness and understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing loss.
Children’s Grief Awareness Week, observed from 18 to 24 November 2024, offers a chance to reflect on the profound impact bereavement can have on children and young people. This week, along with another upcoming Grief Awareness Week from 2 to 8 December, encourages increased mindfulness and understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing loss.
Newly launched ‘Finding Light in the Darkness’, is a comprehensive and compassionate guidebook to navigating the complexities of grief. It has been written to be a beacon of comfort, guidance and hope for anyone facing the profound challenges of loss.
Author, Kate Morfoot said: “Finding Light in the Darkness’ is structured to provide a clear, supportive path through the stages of grief, offering practical advice and heartfelt reflections.”
Divided into six insightful part the book covers, loss, and understanding the initial shock and impact of loss, the stages of grief, coping strategies, healing, moving forward and helplines for grief and support.
In her note to readers, she emphasises the importance of finding solace and understanding during times of sorrow, especially at poignant times and coming up to Christmas. She said: “This book is your personal grief recovery pocketbook, the perfect companion for anyone journeying through grief. Let it be your source of comfort, guidance, and hope as you navigate the path toward healing and renewal.”
Readers will find information and insights into the grieving process, strategies for coping, tools for honouring memories, self-care practices, guidance for life transitions and inspirational quotes.
Kate said: “Find solace, understanding, and hope with ‘Finding Light in the Darkness,’ your essential guide through the journey of grief, whatever shape of form that may be, as it is very personal for everyone. Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, a significant life change, or any other profound loss, this book is your companion in grief recovery.”
An Amazon reviewer named Michael said: “I came across this gem of a book by chance and a so glad I did. It is thoughtfully written, touching too but also offers practical advice for anyone going through a grieving process. Thoroughly recommend.”
Kate said: “Writing ‘Finding Light in the Darkness’ has been a deeply personal journey. I wanted to create a self-help resource that can offer solace and guidance to those who are struggling to navigate the complexities of grief. My goal is to let others know that they are not alone and that there is a path to recovery, even when it feels impossible to find.”
Available on Amazon, £8.99 paperback and £2.99 Kindle E Book.
