Books – The Parish Trust

Grief Observed Readers’ Edition, A

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:37:00 +0000

In April 1956, C.S. Lewis, a confirmed bachelor, married Joy Davidman, an American poet with two small children. After four brief, intensely happy years, Davidman died of cancer and Lewis found himself alone again, and inconsolable. To defend himself against the loss of belief in God, Lewis wrote this journal, an eloquent statement of rediscovered faith. In it he freely confesses his doubts, his rage, and his awareness of human frailty. In it he finds again the way back to life. Now a modern classic, A Grief Observed has offered solace and insight to countless readers worldwide. This expanded edition will include the original text of A Grief Observed as well as new and specially commissioned responses to the book and its themes from respected contemporary writers and thinkers. Confirmed contributors so far include: Hilary Mantel, Rowan Williams, Francis Spufford, Jenna Bailey and Douglas Gresham, with more to come.

Insight Into Self Acceptance

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:36:58 +0000

Many of us struggle to believe that we can be truly loved and accepted just as we are. Perhaps we know that God loves us, but are still striving to feel 'good enough'. Understanding some of the obstacles to self-acceptance can lead to a breakthrough in our relationships with ourselves, with others, and with the loving God who already accepts us.

Key insights in this book include: – Obstacles to self-acceptance – Identifying and understanding your 'inner critical voice' – How to accept yourself the way God does

Drawing on case studies, and personal and professional experience, the authors offer practical and spiritual help to anyone seeking to positively embrace the person God created them to be – or help others to do so as they explore the issues involved.

Living with the Challenges of Dementia

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:36:56 +0000

More than 800,000 people in the UK are currently affected by dementia, a figure set to increase as the population ages. This book, addressed to carers and loved ones, explores how to handle the difficult emotions involved in looking after a loved one with dementia, such as denial, shame, anger, guilt and grief. It examines the harrowing process of effectively losing a person on a day-to-day basis, and suggests the best ways to maintain psychological health and well-being.

Insight Into Perfectionism

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:36:54 +0000

Stop striving and live freely in God's accepting presence.

Perfectionism is usually a vicious cycle of fastidious habits from which it is hard to escape. Perfectionists assess their self-worth on the basis of their performance – and often do the same to others.

Discover the causes of perfectionism and gain practical pointers to deal with it – in yourself or others. Find out:

– What perfectionism is and how it develops

– What physical and emotional responses/symptoms it causes

– How to find a 'balanced perfectionism'

– How to 'go on and grow on' into spiritual rest and confidence.

Help yourself or others to live more fully in God's acceptance and grace as a much-loved work in progress.

Recovering from the Loss of a Love

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:36:51 +0000

How do you get over a break up? How do you move on when someone you love walks away??Whether it's the loss of love through a breakup or the agony of having someone not love you back, this encouraging book by Dr. Norm Wright helps you move through the stages of grief and loss, and guides you toward wholeness and hope.

Helping Your Hurting Teen

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:47:45 +0000

Find out how to help an adolescent struggling with anger, teen depression, grief, or loss with this easy-to-understand parenting book by expert Dr. Norm Wright. Includes an overview of key symptoms and practical solutions.

Insight Into Bereavement

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:47:43 +0000

Bereavement can come in many forms: the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage or the loss of a home or livelihood. Each bereavement we face follows a similar path of loss, disbelief, grief and adaptation. An Insight into Bereavement gives practical advice for these times in our lives and points to the eternal hope we have in God.

Issues covered include:

What is death?
The effects of loss
Being a channel of God's love to the bereaved

With real-life case studies, biblical examples and personal insights, this book offers help to all those suffering from anxiety – and gives practical guidelines for those wanting to help others.

Good Grief

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:47:41 +0000

With more than three million copies in print, Good Grief offers timeless wisdom for all who grieve, no matter how large or small the loss.

For more than fifty years Good Grief has helped millions of readers, including NFL players and a former first lady, find comfort, understand their emotions, and regain hope after loss. This classic text identifies ten stages of grief–shock, emotion, depression, physical distress, panic, guilt, anger, resistance, hope, and acceptance–but, recognizing that grief is complex and deeply personal, defines no "right" way to grieve.

Good Grief offers valuable insights on the emotional and physical responses we all may experience during the natural process of grieving something as small as a change in plans to something as traumatic and final as death. Reflection questions sprinkled throughout the book help you explore your own experience with each stage of the grieving process.

Good Grief includes a foreword by Dr. Timothy Johnson, a leading communicator of medical health care information, and an afterword by the author's daughters that shares how the book came to be and how it continues to impact people today.

Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage, moving to a new home, or other difficult life changes, Good Grief is a proven steady companion in times of loss and transition.

Insight Into Child and Adult Bullying

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:47:39 +0000

Perhaps you feel belittled, humiliated and criticised; sense people are playing mind games with you; were bullied in the past and it still affects you; are wanting to know how to support someone.

Key insights in this book include:

Recognising the signs of bullying
Answering the question 'why me'?
Understanding the traits of bullies
Establishing strategies to combat bullying
Taking the first steps towards recovery

Written from personal and professional experience, Insight into Child and Adult Bullying will provide comprehensive and practical insight into the bullying cycle – for both sufferers and supporters alike.

Insight Into Eating Disorders

Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:47:37 +0000

An eating disorder is like an iceberg: most of it lies below the surface. The visible symptoms may be dwarfed by the inner tensions which only the sufferer knows about initially. Helena Wilkinson who herself suffered from Anorexia as a teenager, examines this complex subject – and gives help in thawing out the iceberg Get deep insights and effective help for yourself and others, based on our Insight Days at Wavereley Abbey House.