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The grieving body : how the stress of loss can be an opportunity for healing

The grieving body : how the stress of loss can be an opportunity for healing

O'Connor, Mary-Frances, author.
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"Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While we can speak to the psychological and emotional ramifications of loss and sorrow, we often overlook its impact on our physical bodies. Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor specializes in the study of grief, and in The Grieving Body she shares vital scientific research, revealing new insights on its profound physiological impact. As she did in The Grieving Brain, O'Connor combin...

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Explore Topics & Themes:
Bereavement Physiological aspects
Grief Physiological aspects
Loss (Psychology)
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ISBN:
9780063338906 (hardcover)
9780063338906
0063338904
Edition:
First edition
Description:
288 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
When a part of "us" has been cut away
The heart
The immune system
The endocrine system
The liver and lungs
The brain
The sympathetic nervous sytem
Energy and motivation
Healthy habits
Awareness, attention, intention, and purpose
Love and social connection
Control Number:
3353449
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