THROUGH THE DARK VALLEY
Healing Steps for Managing Grief

Suffering the loss of a loved one easily ranks among the most difficult and complex of human challenges, for it is an experience, which can tear away a significant aspect of the way we lead our lives. After a loss, the attendant grief experience can be overwhelming, as it demands to be addressed and healed. Because our sense of loss is directly related to the attachments that define our lives, our reactions to those losses tend to imitate patterns of dependency, and should be addressed in a parallel fashion. In this videocassette presentation, Fr. Terence Curley presents a program of effective steps for the management of loss, which deals with the emotional, psychological, and physical phenomena, which surround the tragedy of loss. Working through the simple steps in this program will permit those who suffer to identify their feelings of loss and embrace an affirmation from a far greater power, allowing them to be able to love and trust again. This program is superb for all those who counsel or work in parish ministry, as well as for those who are suffering the pain of separation and loss.