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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Beth L HewettPublisher: Liturgical Press Imprint: Liturgical Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9780814668047ISBN 10: 0814668046 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 31 March 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments xi Preface xiii Introduction 1 A Ministry of Presence 5 Accompanying the Bereaved 8 Ministering to the Masses 11 Monastic Values for Bereavement Care 14 Invitation to Work Together 17 Outline of the Book 18 CHAPTER ONE Love Other People 23 Love and Grief 24 Grief and Mourning 26 Self-Love and Our Personal Griefs 39 Loving Ourselves Healthfully 40 Exercise 1: Personal Grief Stories 43 Exercise 2: My Bereavement Map 44 Exercise 3: Grief and Loss Self-Care Checklist 45 Conclusion 46 CHAPTER TWO Mutuality Sees Humanity 51 Interpersonal Regard 53 Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility 57 Exercise: Self-Reflections on Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility 59 ATTEND Model for Mindfulness-Based Bereavement Care 70 Conclusion 74 CHAPTER THREE Hospitality Makes Space 77 A Monastic Place of Respite 78 Providing a Holding Environment and Container 82 Providing Loving Boundaries 87 Conclusion 101 CHAPTER FOUR Listening Is Sacred 105 Listening through Silence 107 Listening to Hear versus Listening to Respond 115 Exercise: Responsive Listening 125 Listening Mindfully through Story 126 Mindful Use of Language 144 Conclusion 146 CHAPTER FIVE Prayer Seeks Hope 149 Prayer and Hope 151 What Hopeful Prayer Looks Like 158 Strategies for Praying Hopefully 170 Conclusion 180 CHAPTER SIX Humility Knows Its Place 183 Humility 185 Grief and Trauma 187 Grief and Mental Health 202 Ethics and Bereavement Facilitation 216 Exercise: Writing a Code of Conduct 222 Conclusion 224 CHAPTER SEVEN Action Expresses Love 229 Action, or Good Works, as a Vehicle for Love 231 The Importance of Symbols for Action 232 Universal Symbols 234 Using Symbols for Mourning 238 Symbolism for Death and Bereavement as Specific Life Phases 242 The Catholic Funeral as Symbolic Action 243 Assisting the Bereaved Sensitively 254 Employing Other Sacred Grief Ceremonies and Rituals 257 Conclusion 268 CHAPTER EIGHT Community Recreates Humanity 273 Community within the Ministry of Consolation Team 275 Community through Grief Support Groups 283 Community among Other Bereavement Support Organizations 303 Conclusion 308 CONCLUSION We Return to Love 311 Index 314Reviews"""Grief on the Road to Emmaus taps�directly into that time-tested approach to seeking God in community to give perspective to ministers of consolation, bereavement facilitators, and anyone who is called upon to accompany people grieving any significant loss,�the hurting and the traumatized,�the hopeless and the rudderless."" Linda Romey, OSB, Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, Contributor, Global Sisters Report ""Beth Hewett explains how core Benedictine values of love, mutuality, hospitality, listening, prayer, humility, action, and community serve as a basis for accompaniment and grief counseling. The book, which includes narratives as well as simple and effective personal exercises, is a wise and practical guide, which could help anyone working pastorally in roles where listening is important. Directed to the practitioner, the author writes beautifully and honestly of her own experience and self-work with bereavement. Full of insight into the experience of the valley of the shadow of darkness she shows how we can walk gently with suffering and make it a journey of faith, hope, and love."" Dom David Foster, OSB, Benedictine�community of St. Gregory’s, Downside Abbey ""Drawing on her years of experience as a bereavement minister and educator,�Beth Hewett offers readers a gentle approach to bereavement ministry that echoes Pope Francis’s call to accompaniment. Her book is both detailed and practical. Indeed, it is a great handbook for anyone involved in this ministry."" Edward P. Herrera, Executive Director, Institute for Evangelization, Archdiocese of Baltimore ""Grief and mourning come to everyone. In that sense, grief and mourning are normal. The dominant American culture, which shows a marked aversion to pain, sadness, mourning and loss, can leave those who would offer support to these folks floundering for ways to help. Beth Hewett offers a guide for ministers of consolation, who above all offer a ministry of presence to those struggling with grief and mourning. Using a monastic framework as a platform, she offers paths forward into the liminal space that grief and mourning create, so that through embracing their pain and loss, those who mourn are not only comforted, but also can be transformed. An important guide for anyone seeking to support those facing loss, pain, sorrow, and brokenness."" The Reverend Cathy Gumpert, pastor and chaplain � ""While coming from an ecumenical viewpoint, Grief on the Road to Emmaus is a valuable guide for any practitioner supporting the bereaved. This book is rich with information about expected grief, is supported by relevant theories and up-to-date research and illustrates how one can compassionately and lovingly companion those who are grieving."" Dawn Tippett, LCSW-C, CT, Clinical Grief Counselor, Gilchrist � ""Grief on the Road to Emmaus�is a sensitive and practical guide for providers of bereavement support. Through storytelling, knowledge, experience and self-guided activities, Hewett provides the reader with a strong understanding of the multiple aspects of grief work. Regardless of one’s level of experience in the bereavement field, there is much to be gained from Hewett’s unique perspective on how to attend to the needs of those who are grieving."" Sue Pahl, M.S.W., M. Ed., LCSW-C, President, The Workplace Trauma Center ""If you provide grief support or have a consolation ministry, it is worth your time to pick up a copy of Grief on the Road to Emmaus."" Paul Brustowicz, docent at Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, South Carolina ""This book is an important contribution to the work of healing. Hewett�s application of the wisdom of St. Benedict is an inspiration."" The Downside Review ""In this book on the journey through grief Hewett interweaves her considerable skills and experience as a bereavement facilitator with the spiritual traditions she has gleaned as a Benedictine oblate. Personal reflections, prayers, and strategies enhance the book�s content, making it a ready resource especially for pastors and those who are ministers of care."" The Bible Today" """Grief on the Road to Emmaus taps directly into that time-tested approach to seeking God in community to give perspective to ministers of consolation, bereavement facilitators, and anyone who is called upon to accompany people grieving any significant loss, the hurting and the traumatized, the hopeless and the rudderless."" Linda Romey, OSB, Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, Contributor, Global Sisters Report ""Beth Hewett explains how core Benedictine values of love, mutuality, hospitality, listening, prayer, humility, action, and community serve as a basis for accompaniment and grief counseling. The book, which includes narratives as well as simple and effective personal exercises, is a wise and practical guide, which could help anyone working pastorally in roles where listening is important. Directed to the practitioner, the author writes beautifully and honestly of her own experience and self-work with bereavement. Full of insight into the experience of the valley of the shadow of darkness she shows how we can walk gently with suffering and make it a journey of faith, hope, and love."" Dom David Foster, OSB, Benedictine community of St. Gregory’s, Downside Abbey ""Drawing on her years of experience as a bereavement minister and educator, Beth Hewett offers readers a gentle approach to bereavement ministry that echoes Pope Francis’s call to accompaniment. Her book is both detailed and practical. Indeed, it is a great handbook for anyone involved in this ministry."" Edward P. Herrera, Executive Director, Institute for Evangelization, Archdiocese of Baltimore ""Grief and mourning come to everyone. In that sense, grief and mourning are normal. The dominant American culture, which shows a marked aversion to pain, sadness, mourning and loss, can leave those who would offer support to these folks floundering for ways to help. Beth Hewett offers a guide for ministers of consolation, who above all offer a ministry of presence to those struggling with grief and mourning. Using a monastic framework as a platform, she offers paths forward into the liminal space that grief and mourning create, so that through embracing their pain and loss, those who mourn are not only comforted, but also can be transformed. An important guide for anyone seeking to support those facing loss, pain, sorrow, and brokenness."" The Reverend Cathy Gumpert, pastor and chaplain ""While coming from an ecumenical viewpoint, Grief on the Road to Emmaus is a valuable guide for any practitioner supporting the bereaved. This book is rich with information about expected grief, is supported by relevant theories and up-to-date research and illustrates how one can compassionately and lovingly companion those who are grieving."" Dawn Tippett, LCSW-C, CT, Clinical Grief Counselor, Gilchrist ""Grief on the Road to Emmaus is a sensitive and practical guide for providers of bereavement support. Through storytelling, knowledge, experience and self-guided activities, Hewett provides the reader with a strong understanding of the multiple aspects of grief work. Regardless of one’s level of experience in the bereavement field, there is much to be gained from Hewett’s unique perspective on how to attend to the needs of those who are grieving."" Sue Pahl, M.S.W., M. Ed., LCSW-C, President, The Workplace Trauma Center ""If you provide grief support or have a consolation ministry, it is worth your time to pick up a copy of Grief on the Road to Emmaus."" Paul Brustowicz, docent at Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, South Carolina ""This book is an important contribution to the work of healing. Hewett's application of the wisdom of St. Benedict is an inspiration."" The Downside Review ""In this book on the journey through grief Hewett interweaves her considerable skills and experience as a bereavement facilitator with the spiritual traditions she has gleaned as a Benedictine oblate. Personal reflections, prayers, and strategies enhance the book's content, making it a ready resource especially for pastors and those who are ministers of care."" The Bible Today ""Combining her skills as a bereavement facilitator with her formation as a Benedictine oblate, Beth Hewett expands the literature on grief work by exploring how the core values of the monastic way of life can help men and women confront death and journey onward with hope. Not only is this a valuable resource for professional ministers of care, who regularly encounter those who are in mourning, but it provides a much needed Christian perspective for all the baptized on how to travel gracefully through this valley of tears."" Catholic Books Review" While coming from an ecumenical viewpoint, Grief on the Road to Emmaus is a valuable guide for any practitioner supporting the bereaved. This book is rich with information about expected grief, is supported by relevant theories and up-to-date research and illustrates how one can compassionately and lovingly companion those who are grieving. Dawn Tippett, LCSW-C, CT, Clinical Grief Counselor, Gilchrist Grief on the Road to Emmaus taps directly into that time-tested approach to seeking God in community to give perspective to ministers of consolation, bereavement facilitators, and anyone who is called upon to accompany people grieving any significant loss, the hurting and the traumatized, the hopeless and the rudderless. Linda Romey, OSB, Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, Contributor, Global Sisters Report Beth Hewett explains how core Benedictine values of love, mutuality, hospitality, listening, prayer, humility, action, and community serve as a basis for accompaniment and grief counseling. The book, which includes narratives as well as simple and effective personal exercises, is a wise and practical guide, which could help anyone working pastorally in roles where listening is important. Directed to the practitioner, the author writes beautifully and honestly of her own experience and self-work with bereavement. Full of insight into the experience of the valley of the shadow of darkness she shows how we can walk gently with suffering and make it a journey of faith, hope, and love. Dom David Foster, OSB, Benedictine community of St. Gregory's, Downside Abbey Drawing on her years of experience as a bereavement minister and educator, Beth Hewett offers readers a gentle approach to bereavement ministry that echoes Pope Francis's call to accompaniment. Her book is both detailed and practical. Indeed, it is a great handbook for anyone involved in this ministry. Edward P. Herrera, Executive Director, Institute for Evangelization, Archdiocese of Baltimore Grief and mourning come to everyone. In that sense, grief and mourning are normal. The dominant American culture, which shows a marked aversion to pain, sadness, mourning and loss, can leave those who would offer support to these folks floundering for ways to help. Beth Hewett offers a guide for ministers of consolation, who above all offer a ministry of presence to those struggling with grief and mourning. Using a monastic framework as a platform, she offers paths forward into the liminal space that grief and mourning create, so that through embracing their pain and loss, those who mourn are not only comforted, but also can be transformed. An important guide for anyone seeking to support those facing loss, pain, sorrow, and brokenness. The Reverend Cathy Gumpert, pastor and chaplain Grief on the Road to Emmaus taps directly into that time-tested approach to seeking God in community to give perspective to ministers of consolation, bereavement facilitators, and anyone who is called upon to accompany people grieving any significant loss; the hurting and the traumatized; the hopeless and the rudderless. Linda Romey, OSB, Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, Contributor, Global Sisters Report Grief on the Road to Emmaus is a sensitive and practical guide for providers of bereavement support. Through storytelling, knowledge, experience and self-guided activities, Hewett provides the reader with a strong understanding of the multiple aspects of grief work. Regardless of one's level of experience in the bereavement field, there is much to be gained from Hewett's unique perspective on how to attend to the needs of those who are grieving. Sue Pahl, M.S.W., M. Ed., LCSW-C, President, The Workplace Trauma Center-- (3/29/2023 12:00:00 AM) While coming from an ecumenical viewpoint, Grief on the Road to Emmaus is a valuable guide for any practitioner supporting the bereaved. This book is rich with information about expected grief, is supported by relevant theories and up-to-date research and illustrates how one can compassionately and lovingly companion those who are grieving. Dawn Tippett, LCSW-C, CT, Clinical Grief Counselor, Gilchrist Grief on the Road to Emmaus taps directly into that time-tested approach to seeking God in community to give perspective to ministers of consolation, bereavement facilitators, and anyone who is called upon to accompany people grieving any significant loss, the hurting and the traumatized, the hopeless and the rudderless. Linda Romey, OSB, Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, Contributor, Global Sisters Report Beth Hewett explains how core Benedictine values of love, mutuality, hospitality, listening, prayer, humility, action, and community serve as a basis for accompaniment and grief counseling. The book, which includes narratives as well as simple and effective personal exercises, is a wise and practical guide, which could help anyone working pastorally in roles where listening is important. Directed to the practitioner, the author writes beautifully and honestly of her own experience and self-work with bereavement. Full of insight into the experience of the valley of the shadow of darkness she shows how we can walk gently with suffering and make it a journey of faith, hope, and love. Dom David Foster, OSB, Benedictine community of St. Gregory's, Downside Abbey Drawing on her years of experience as a bereavement minister and educator, Beth Hewett offers readers a gentle approach to bereavement ministry that echoes Pope Francis's call to accompaniment. Her book is both detailed and practical. Indeed, it is a great handbook for anyone involved in this ministry. Edward P. Herrera, Executive Director, Institute for Evangelization, Archdiocese of Baltimore Grief and mourning come to everyone. In that sense, grief and mourning are normal. The dominant American culture, which shows a marked aversion to pain, sadness, mourning and loss, can leave those who would offer support to these folks floundering for ways to help. Beth Hewett offers a guide for ministers of consolation, who above all offer a ministry of presence to those struggling with grief and mourning. Using a monastic framework as a platform, she offers paths forward into the liminal space that grief and mourning create, so that through embracing their pain and loss, those who mourn are not only comforted, but also can be transformed. An important guide for anyone seeking to support those facing loss, pain, sorrow, and brokenness. The Reverend Cathy Gumpert, pastor and chaplain Author InformationBeth L. Hewett, PhD, CT, CCISM, CEOLS, is an experienced bereavement facilitator, facilitator trainer, Benedictine oblate, and author. She supports individuals and groups in coping with trauma and grief, focusing on mindful mourning and the intention of finding hope. Dr. Hewett is a Certified Thanatologist and a Certified Critical Incident Stress Management Specialist. Her work includes grief-focused articles and such books as Supporting a Grieving Workforce, Good Words: Memorializing through a Eulogy, and More Good Words: Practical Activities for Mourning. Learn more about Dr. Hewett and find information on her bereavement facilitator training and grief ministry workshops at www.goodwordsforgrieving.com/. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |