After the Loss of a Spouse

After the Loss of a Spouse: What's Next? is a concise guidebook for rebuilding a life after the loss of a spouse. Compassionately written, author Joanne Z Moore offers strategies for honoring the memory of the marriage and perpetuating the influence of his or her spirit. A series of activities guides the reader to develop a new philosophy of life that will serve as a foundation for joyful and meaningful years ahead. Topics include honoring the memory, home, health, emotions, family, travel, finance, friendship, hobbies, return to dating, pets, getting our affairs in order, managing mistakes, setting goals and decision making. Perfect for individuals and for groups.

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Dr. Joanne Z Moore is the editor of the digital magazine, Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the Widow/er's Journey. A member of Toastmasters International and a Distinguished Toastmaster, she facilitates retreats on end of life and bereavement issues. She is a member of a book club at her church. When she was widowed at the age of 57, she drew upon her professional physical therapy experience for inspiration. She recognized that people respond differently to loss: whether the loss of a limb or of the ability to move easily. She observed their strategies for making adjustments to their life plans and for building new networks of people for support and friendship. She implemented their thought processes to deal with her own grief. As the editor of Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the Widow/er's Journey, she has listened to many stories of how others have managed this new stage of life. She has both learned from their mistakes and has been inspired by their growth. Dr. Moore believes that it is easier to learn from one another than to struggle through alone. She offers her support to widows and widowers so that they feel supported in a gentle way as they rebuild their lives.