Self-help for Bereavement

Good morning and welcome back to a new week. This week, I’ll be exploring the importance of self-help for bereavement, so if you’d like to know more then please keep reading. 

Why is self-help so important?

As I have already covered in previous blogs, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to bereavement. 

We are all individual and we all process and deal with loss very differently.

When we lose someone, it is often difficult to know who to turn to. Though many of us have good friends and family around, they can’t always relate to what we are dealing with. They may also have pressures of their own to deal with, which can make approaching them or burdening them with our own problems feel difficult. 

Aside from that, many of us simply don’t feel comfortable opening up to support lines or speaking to someone that we don’t know on the phone, and when it comes to speaking with our own GP, more often than not, it’s an up-hill struggle just getting an appointment these days. 

So then, why ‘Self-help’?

Self-help allows us the chance to work through things at our own pace; it puts the responsibility back in our hands. 

But why is that so important? 

Self-help is important because it puts us back in control. It means that we can approach things not just when we are ready, but in our own way. We don’t have to follow a ‘standard approach’ which means we can be ‘guided’ but still process things in our own way. 

Self-help for bereavement 

If you have visited my blog previously, you may have already come across ‘If Heaven had a Postcode’ 

If Heaven had a Postcode was written to provide a ‘Self -help’ book of comfort to those affected by grief and bereavement. 

If Heaven had a Postcode is more than just a ‘Self-help’ however – it is a cleverly adapted story of love and loss created for anyone and everyone to personalise to their own needs. Not only is it is packed with self-help grounding exercises, I have also used my background in Policing to include proven memory recall exercises that promise to ‘reignite’ precious memories of times past and keep you focusing on precious memories with loved ones. 

With 16 envelopes containing unique elements, there is something for all the family inside If Heaven had a Postcode

If Heaven had a Postcode…

What would you write to your loved one? 

If Heaven had a Postcode – The Junior Edit 

Following the success of my first book, I have created my second publication: If Heaven had a Postcode – The Junior Edit 

This version of the book is a gently adapted take on the original, but geared specifically at Juniors and school-age children.

This lovely book is the perfect gift for any child who has sadly lost a loved one. With playful riddles, heartfelt illustrations and practical exercises that encourage communication with parents, family, school teachers and friends, younger readers will feel supported and have a safe and comforting space to document their own precious memories and photos. 

Both copies are available via my website www.ifheavenhadapostcode.com

I am also delighted to announce that If Heaven had a Postcode is now available to purchase through Waterstones via the following link If Heaven Had a Postcode | Waterstones

Thank you so much for reading, I hope this helps offer some more information on ‘Self-help for bereavement’ 

If you have any questions about the book or brand then please feel free to reach out to me at sabrinahonors@gmail.com

Have a lovely week and sending love to anyone who needs it right now.

Sabrina x

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