{"product_id":"surviving-grief-gary-sturgis-9781961267305","title":"Surviving Grief: A Group Companion for Grief Group Facilitators \u0026 Those Sitting in the Circle","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrief groups can be some of the most meaningful spaces people enter after loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey can also feel uncertain, emotional, and difficult to navigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the person facilitating the group...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand for the people sitting quietly in the circle...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003equestions often arise that no one talks about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if no one speaks?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do you do when someone becomes overwhelmed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you respond when grief looks different from person to person?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd how do you hold space for others while carrying your own grief?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurviving Grief: A Group Companion was written to gently support both grief group facilitators and those attending grief support groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than offering rigid rules or clinical guidance, this companion provides thoughtful insight into the real moments that happen inside grief circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from years of experience facilitating grief groups, Gary Sturgis explores the quiet dynamics that shape these spaces: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- When silence fills the room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- When someone talks more than others\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- When strong emotion appears unexpectedly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- When beliefs about grief and loss differ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- When trauma enters the conversation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- When the group comes to an end without \"closure\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith compassion and honesty, this book reminds readers that grief groups are not about fixing pain or finding perfect words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are about presence, understanding, and allowing grief to exist without judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in Gary's calm and reassuring voice, this companion offers guidance that is practical, human, and deeply respectful of the grieving process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are facilitating a grief support group, attending one, or simply wanting to understand what happens inside these spaces, this book provides a thoughtful companion for the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes the most meaningful support doesn't come from knowing what to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes from being willing to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gary Sturgis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961267306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781961267305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Booklocker.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d","brand":"Gary Sturgis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437787885823,"sku":"9781961267305","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_07637bfe-e2d9-4931-9a52-00d9e32b5cea.jpg?v=1777164058","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/surviving-grief-gary-sturgis-9781961267305","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}