Learn how to cope following the death of a loved one

Grief is a natural reaction to loss but in some cases it can be devastating, preventing you from moving on in your life and affecting your relationships and work. This fully updated self-help guide offers an examination and explanation of the grieving process and outlines clinically-proven strategies, based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to help you adjust to life without a loved one:

· Knowing what to expect when you are grieving
· Understanding the physical and psychological reactions to grief
· Practical coping strategies to help you deal with your loss

Sue Morris is a CBT-trained clinical psychologist and director of bereavement services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, USA. She has previously worked in community mental health and private practice in Sydney, Australia. She is the author of Overcoming Grief and has co-authored four self-help books about relationships and motherhood.