Grief Lending Library

An essential part of the Academy, the Kim Peterson Memorial Grief Lending Library houses an extensive collection of books and resources for all ages, available for check out.

Located at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway (3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines), the library is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

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Title Author Description Category Topics Location
Acute Grief Margolis, Otto S. (Columbia University Press, 1981)

These essays survey the complex issues surrounding the crisis of bereavement.
155.9 M
Adolescence and Death Corr, Charles A., Ph.D. (Springer Publishing Company, 1986)

Guidelines for assisting adolescents presently struggling with the difficult issues of dying, death and bereavement.
155.9 C
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief Cacciatore, Joanne (Wisdom, 2017)

Organized into fifty-two short chapters, Bearing the Unbearable is a companion for life’s most difficult times, revealing how grief can open our hearts to connection, compassion, and the very essence of our shared humanity. Dr. Joanne Cacciatore—bereavement educator, researcher, Zen priest, and leading counselor in the field—accompanies us along the heartbreaking path of love, loss, and grief. Through moving stories of her encounters with grief over decades of supporting individuals, families, and communities—as well as her own experience with loss
155.9 C
Bereavement Counseling: pastoral care for complicated grieving McCall, Junietta Baker (Haworth Pstoral Press, 2004)

This practical guide to the treatment of grief responses combines clinical and spiritual care. Topics addressed include universal grief processes and responses, dysfunctional grieving, therapies and treatment priorities, reorganization and recovery, the ways that perceptions, thoughts, and beliefs influence care, and more.
  • Religious
 259.6 M
Bereavement: reactions, consequences, and care Osterweis, Marian, ed. (National Academy Press, 1984)

A study of the factors that affect the bereavement process and its impact on general and mental health.
155.9 O
Beyond Widowhood: from bereavement to emergence and hope DiGiulio, Robert C. (The Free Press, 1989)

Describes how widowed people of all ages contend with the loss of a spouse, and the equally important loss of their own marital identity.
155.9 D
Bibliography of Books On Death, Bereavement, Loss And Grief From 1935-1968. Kutscher, Austin H., Jr., comp. (Health Sciences Publishing Corp., 1969)

A bibliography of books on death, bereavement, loss and grief from 1935-1968.
  • Historical
 16.3 K
Children Also Grieve: talking about death and healing Goldman, Linda (Jessica Kingsley Publications, 2006)

Children Also Grieve is an imaginative resource that offers support and reassurance to children coming to terms with the loss of a close friend or relative and to adults who are supporting them through their bereavement.
155.9 G
Children Mourning – Mourning Children Doka, Kenneth J., ed. (Hospice Foundation of America, 1995)

A readable book directed primarily at caregivers but might also benefit a family dealing with a pediatric related problem of grief and bereavement.
155.9 D
Companioning At A Time Of Perinatal Loss: a guide for nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains and other bedside caregivers Heustis, Jane E. R.N., and Marcia Jenkins, R.N. (Companion Press, 2005)

This compassionate and practical guide offers a new model of bereavement care for nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains and other bedside obstetric caregivers, as they companion families who have experienced miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and other forms of perinatal loss.
  • Professional
 618.3 H
Companioning You: a soulful guide to caring for yourself while you care for the dying and the bereaved Wolfelt, Alan D., Ph.D. (Companion Press, 2012)

Bereavement care is draining work, and remaining empathetic to the painful struggles of the mourners and dying they serve makes caregivers highly susceptible to burnout. But if you make compassionate self-care a priority, not only will your life be richer and more joyful, you will be a more effective caregiver to others. Let this book show you how to have balance in your life and in your work.
  • Professional
 155.9 W
Death and the Family: the importance of mourning Pincus, Lily (Random House, 1974)

It is the author's hope that our society may relearn that death is an essential part of life, and that free discussion of the processes of grief, mourning, and bereavement may contribute to a changed, more accepting attitude in the community.
  • Historical
 155.9 P
Food For The Soul Gambill, Andrea, ed. (Bereavement Publishing, Inc., 1996)

A collection of some of the most popular poetry which has previously appeared in Bereavement Magazine.
808.81 G
Grief, Transition And Loss Oates, Wayne (Fortress Press, 1997)

"Pastors are privileged to offer ministry in the context of bereavement grief, but in this book Oates takes us into life situations where the significance of grief, separation, and loss often go unnoticed, such as divorce and employment situations. As always, Oates discovers nuggets of biblical wisdom and spiritual insight that ground pastoral care in the Christian tradition and connect caregiving with the faith of the parishioner."
  • Religious
 253.5 O
Grieving for the Sibling You Lost: A Teen’s Guide to Coping with Grief and Finding Meaning after Loss Goldblatt Hyatt, Ericka (Instant Help Books, 2015)

For the first time, a psychotherapist specializing in teen and adolescent bereavement offers a compassionate guide to help you discover your unique coping style, deal with overwhelming emotions, and find constructive ways to manage this profound loss so you can move forward in a meaningful and healthy way.
  • Death of a Sibling
 155.9 G
How To Care For Yourself While You Care For The Dying And The Bereaved Wolfelt, Alan D., Ph.D. (Companion Press, 1996)

A booklet on the importance and the practice of self-care for caregivers to the dying and the bereaved. This practical booklet addresses: why excellent self-care is essential; the art of erasing "worktapes"; caregiver fatigue syndrome; the over caring caregiver; the bereavement caregiver's self-care guidelines.
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In My Mother’s Kitchen: an introduction to the healing power of reminiscence Edgar, Robin A. (Tree House Enterprises, 2002)

Contains reminiscence recipes to recapture the sights, sounds and even smells that bring back the lesson and the laughter from the past. This self-help book preserves family histories and local culture in addition to guiding the reader to establish rituals for long-term bereavement benefits.
153.1 E
In The Center Of The Night: journey through a bereavement Blankenship, Jayne (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1984)

The true story of a young widow's anguish and the paradoxical enrichment grief can bring.
306.8 B
In The Presence Of Grief: helping family members resolve death, dying and bereavement issues Becvar, Dorothy (Guilford Press, 2001)

Illuminating the impact of loss and grief on our psychological and emotional lives, this book provides vital information to ease painful transitions and facilitate healing. The author emphasizes that dealing with the death of a loved one involves more than picking up the pieces and moving on; rather, healing is an ongoing journey on which grief is a constant companion.
155.9 B
Loss of a Life Partner, The: Narratives of the Bereaved Walter, Carolyn Ambler (Columbia University Press, 2003)

Through discussions of various theories of grief, narratives of the bereaved obtained in interviews with 22 men and women, case study analysis, and chapter summaries, this text integrates the literature about and the bereavement experiences of partners in varying types of relationships.
155.9 W
Never Too Young to Know: death in children’s lives Silverman, Phyllis Rolfe (Oxford University Press, 2000)

This book brings together diverse fields of study and offer a practical as well as multifaceted theoretical approach to how children cope with death. Using stories of children’s own experiences supported by data from a large research study, Silverman explains the wide range of effects of loss upon children, the challenges they face as they grieve, and ways of supporting them as they change and grow in the bereavement process.
155.9 S
Other Side of Sadness, The Bonanno, George A. (Basic Books, 2009)

A leading expert in the field of emotions research challenges the conventional model of the 'Five Stages of Grief' offering fascinating new insights on the bereavement process and the ways in which we find positive meaning in loss.
155.9 B
Out Came the Sun: Helping children as they grieve Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas (2017)

Are you looking for ways to better understand the impact of the loss – and how to help? This booklet was written specifically for surviving adults, such as family members, caregivers, and close friends. It might also be of interest to teachers, counselors, clergy, healthcare professionals, and others who work with young people and, most importantly, care about them
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Poems of Praise and Meditations: Volume II Veach, Arthur E. (1978)

Scripture based poems under the headings of; God's Creation, God's Children, God's Guidance, God's Gifts, and God's Victory.
  • Religious
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Religion and Bereavement: counsel for the physician, advice for the bereaved, thoughts for the clergyman Kutscher, Austin H., ed. (Health Sciences Publishing Corporation, 1972)

A rich store of wisdom to help man face his own death bravely, and to aid his loved ones to work through their bereavement to continued meaningful life.
  • Historical
 242.4 K
Saying Good-bye to the Pet You Love Greene, Lorri A. and Jaquelyn Landis (New Harbinger Publications, 2002)

Until now, not much help has been available for those who have lost a pet. Saying Good-bye to the Pet You Love, written by a psychologist with twenty years of experience as a pet bereavement specialist, helps you understand the very special human-animal bond, which, in turn, can help you deal with your terrible loss.
155.9 G
Surviving Grief…And Learning To Live Again Sanders, Catherine M., Ph.D. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992)

Offers the grieving person the support and understanding needed to get through the difficult journey of grief. Written by Dr. Catherine Sanders, a therapist and researcher specializing in bereavement issues and one who has lived through the loss of close family members. Helps the griever to see that what they are feelings is part of a natural process of readjustment and renewal.
155.937 S
Talking About Death and Bereavement in School: how to help children age 4 to 11 to feel supported and understood Chadwick, Ann (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012)

This short, easy to read book offers simple but important advice and guidance for school teachers and staff on what to do when a child is grieving. It includes advice on explaining death to children, insights into how children may be feeling and how they may react, and ways in which they can be supported. The book also covers how bereavement can affect a child and how it can affect the whole school in the case of a death of a pupil or staff member.
  • School Resources
 155.9 C
Techniques of Grief Therapy: creative practices for counseling the bereaved Neimeyer, Robert A. (Routledge, 2012)

Techniques of Grief Therapy is an indispensable guidebook to the most inventive and inspirational interventions in grief and bereavement counseling and therapy. Individually, each technique emphasizes creativity and practicality.
616.89 N
Teens, Loss, and Grief: The Ultimate teen guide Myers, Edward (Scarcrow press 2004)

A self-help guide for teenagers who are struggling with bereavement and the emotional difficulties it presents. This book provides an overview of grief as a painful but normal process, offering insights from bereavement experts as well as practical suggestions for coping with loss, including accounts from teens. This book closes a gap in the available literature on grief and bereavement that has tended to focus on adults and younger children. It provides a warm, accessible resource that will reassure teen readers about the normality of grief, encourages their understanding of what happens during the grief process, and provides an indispensable resource guide.
155.9 M
Time to Mourn, A: Judaism and the psychology of bereavement Sprio, Jack D. (Bloch Publishing Company, 1967)

Defines the socio-religious aspects concerning the dynamics of the process of mourning as it is revealed in modern psychiatric research, as well as the Jewish theological background relating to the concept of death.
  • Religious - Jewish / Historical
 296 S
Understanding Your Grief Support Group Guide: Starting and Leading a Bereavement Support Group Wolfelt, Alan D., Ph.D. (Companion Books, 2003)

A support group guide that goes along with the "Understanding your Grief: ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart" book.
155.9 W
Unspoken Grief: coping with childhood sibling loss Rosen, Helen (Lexington Books, 1986)

An overview of the basic issues; children's comprehension of death, the phenomenon of childhood bereavement, and parental loss.
  • Death of a Sibling
 155.9 R
When a Child Dies From Drugs: Practical Help for Parents in Bereavement Wittberger, Patricia and Russ Wittberger (Xlibris Corporation, 2004)

Written by parents to help other parents who are experiencing the ultimate tragedy of their child's death from drugs or alcohol - parents who find themselves isolated in a fathomless dark void wondering whether they will ever resurface into the real world again. This book offers strength, practical advice and an aid in grief recovery for parents and families, gleaned not only from personal experiences but also from meeting with many parents.
  • Overdose
 155.9 W
When a Loved One Dies Williams, Philip W. (Augsburg Publishing House, 1976)

Experiencing loss, having and showing feelings, re-examining attitudes and beliefs -- all are necessary. To grieve and go through bereavement is to move from hurt to health.
  • Historical
 242.4 W