Description
Book SynopsisThe Group is inspired by Single Fathers Due to Cancer Program, an innovative program at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. This book integrates for the lay reader poignant narratives from the fathers in the support group with the latest advances in grief resolution, resilience, positive psychology, meaning-making, and post-traumatic growth.
Trade Reviewthe book is an interwoven tapestry of theories, clinical debates, client experiences and group development, and offers an integrative presentation of effective ways for supporting grieving men. It will be of great value to mental health professionals and all those who want to learn more about supporting grieving men. * Anao Zhang, Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare *
Yopp and his co-author have written an engaging and informative account of their support group with seven widowed fathers raising young children after their wives died of cancer. ... This book will be valued by any griever, but especially a grieving parent who is raising children. Clinicians will also gain insight into the ebb and flow of the clinical process while providing a supportive milieu for grieving persons. * ADEC Connects *
Table of Contents"The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life" Table of Contents Part I: Unimaginable Loss Chapter 1: Neill's Dilemma Chapter 2: The First Meeting Chapter 3: Beyond Death and Dying Chapter 4: Going It Alone Chapter 5: The Wrong Parent Died Chapter 6: "Of Course I'm Depressed, but Do I Have Depression?" Chapter 7: Band of Brothers Part II: Adaptation Chapter 8: The Good Enough Father Chapter 9: A Child's Grief Chapter 10: The Ring Thing Chapter 11: Last in Line Chapter 12: Dating 2.0 Part III: Reimagined Lives Chapter 13: Future Trajectories Chapter 14: The Meaning of Life Chapter 15: Posttraumatic Growth Chapter 16: An Unexpected Partnership Chapter 17: Hard-Earned Wisdom Chapter 18: Winding Down Epilogue Acknowledgments Bibliography Index
