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The grieving body
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- Book Synopsis
- “No one has done more for the science of grief than Mary-Frances O'Connor. Deeply human and wise, The Grieving Body delivers a grounded, logical understanding of the effects of stress and loss on our bodies. O'Connor doesn't just explain what happens and why, she offers hopeful, beautiful solutions to support ourselves and our world.” - Megan Devine, author of It's Ok that You're Not OkThe follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor's The Grieving Brain focuses on the impact of grief-and life's other major stressors-on the human body.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 imperative new insights on its profound physiological impact. As she did in The Grieving Brain, O'Connor combines illuminating studies and personal stories to explore the toll loss takes on our cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems and the larger implications for our long-term well-being.The Grieving Body addresses questions about how bereavement affects us, such as:Can we die of a broken heart?What happens in our bodies when we're grieving?How do our coping behaviors affect our physical health?What is the cognitive impact of grief?Why are we more prone to illness during times of enormous stress?and moreResearch-backed, warm, and empathetic, The Grieving Body is an essential, hopeful read for those experiencing loss as well as their supportive friends and family.The Grieving Body features helpful practices to support you in your grief and 4 black-and-white charts and graphs.“An excellent choice for readers seeking bereavement support.” - Library Journal (starred review)
- About The Author
- Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, investigating the effects of grief on the brain and the body. Her book The Grieving Brain was included on Oprah's list of Best Books to Comfort a Grieving Friend. O'Connor holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Having grown up in Montana, she now lives in Tucson, Arizona.
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- ISBN
- 9780063338906
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- HarperOne, (27 February 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 430.92 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 24 mm
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- Scientific General Issues Philosophy of science Impact of technology on society Neurosciences Nurse ancillary services Thought and practice Home nursing and caring Death and bereavement Death and dying Scientific, technological and medical developments Social, group or collective psychology Emotions