{"product_id":"surviving-grief-a-group-companion-for-grief-group-facilitators-those-sitting-in-the-circle-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\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Booklocker.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781961267305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSturgis, Gary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Gary Sturgis is a grief author, speaker, and longtime facilitator of grief support groups. After experiencing profound personal loss, Gary began writing to help others navigate the confusing and often isolating journey of grief.He's the author of the international bestseller SURVIVING GRIEF - 365 Days A Year, along with several other books that offer practical support and compassionate insight for those living with loss.For more than a decade, Gary has worked with individuals and families through grief support groups, where he's witnessed firsthand the courage it takes for people to sit together and share their stories.His writing reflects the lessons learned in those circles, that grief doesn't need to be fixed or rushed, only understood and supported.Through his books, speaking, and online community Surviving Grief, Gary reaches hundreds of thousands of people who are searching for comfort, understanding, and a reminder that they're not walking through grief alone.He lives in New England and continues to write and speak about grief, healing, and the quiet strength people discover after loss.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Gary Sturgis \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48867610787997,"sku":"9781961267305","price":28.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_dad83732-ded7-47fe-86d1-f912b5e8390f.jpg?v=1788336435","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/surviving-grief-a-group-companion-for-grief-group-facilitators-those-sitting-in-the-circle-9781961267305","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}