Grieving the Sudden Death of a Loved One: Guidance for When the Unthinkable Occurs

When someone we love suddenly dies, we are stunned. We had no preparation and no time to gradually absorb the reality that our world was about to change dramatically. Because this type of loss is so disruptive, recovery almost always is complicated. This video is for those who have suffered a sudden loss through a medical disruption, suicide, homicide, accident, military death, or an unexplained death. Through expert advice and personal testimony, this video will offer support and encouragement for rebuilding your life after such a devastating loss.Grieving the Sudden Death of a Loved One provides a full hour of support, wisdom, and counsel from experts of many backgrounds including Earl A. Grollman, the “Hero of The Heartland” for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City bombing.Topics include:The impact of a sudden deathThe pain of realityYielding to the season of griefEveryone grieves in their own wayHow children grieveOur environment influences how we grieveCircumstances affect griefWorking through griefGrief can affect us physicallyHow to take care of yourselfExperts include:Dr. Earl A. Grollman – rabbi, certified death educator and couselor, author of Talking about Death: A Dialogue between Parent and ChildDr. Heidi Horsley – psychologist, co-founder and executive director of the Open to Hope FoundationGregory Floyd – leader of a Catholic covenant community, author of A Grief Unveiled: One Father’s Journey through the Death of a Child