Our Bereavement Library

Due to the extreme generosity of some of our bereaved, we have been able to purchase many titles for our bereavement library. If you or your family members would like to “check out” one of these titles, please contact Kim (504-734-0140) or via e-mail at stjosepnober@yahoo.com.

For Parents of Young Children:

• “The Grieving Child” (Helen Fitzgerald)
• "A Parent's Guide to Raising Grieving Children: Rebuilding Your Family after the Death of a Loved One" (Phyllis R. Silverman)
• "Great Answers to Difficult Questions About Death: What Children Need to Know" (Linda Goldman)

For Widows and/or Widowers:

• "Believe: A Young Widow's Journey Through Brokenness and Back"
  (Jennifer Silvera)
• "I'm Grieving as Fast as I Can: How Young Widows and Widowers Cope and Heal" (Linda Feinberg)
• “The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse” (Richard L. Mabry)
• “The Widower's Toolbox: Repairing Your Life After Losing Your Spouse” (G. J. Schaefer)
  

For Parent Loss:

• "On Grieving the Death of a Father" (Harold Ivan Smith)
• "Grieving the Death of a Mother" (Harold Ivan Smith)
• “When Your Father Dies: How a Man Deals with the Loss of His Father” (Dave Veerman)

 
For Sibling Loss:

• "Healing the Adult Sibling's Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Your Brother or Sister Dies (Healing Your Grieving Heart series)" (Alan D. Wolfelt PhD)

 
For Friend Loss:

• "Grieving the Death of a Friend" (Harold Ivan Smith)
• “When Your Friend Dies” (Hope & Healing Series) (Harold Ivan Smith)

For Those with Disabilities:

• "Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Mourn: Practical Rituals for Caregivers" (Marc A. Markell PhD)

 
For All Losses:

• "Overcoming Anxiety and Depression: Practical Tools to Help You Deal with Negative Emotions" (Bob Phillips)
• "A Grief Guide & Healing Workbook" (Paul Alexander)
• "Healing Your Grieving Soul: 100 Spiritual Practices for Mourners (Healing Your Grieving Heart series)" (Alan D. Wolfelt PhD)
• "Healing Your Grieving Body: 100 Physical Practices for Mourners (Healing Your Grieving Heart series)" (Alan D. Wolfelt PhD)