{"product_id":"winter-of-the-heart-finding-your-way-through-the-mystery-of-grief-9781594717635","title":"Winter of the Heart: Finding Your Way Through the Mystery of Grief","description":"We can't really prepare for grief. The only experts on grief are those who have survived it and then helped others do the same. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Retreat leader, former psychotherapist, and bestselling author Paula D'Arcy is one of those experts. In \u003ci\u003eWinter of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, she shares her life's work, accompanying you through seasons of grief and the emotions that come with the loss of a loved one or after other major changes in life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinter of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e is a companion for anyone early in grieving process--for the person experiencing shock, emotional pain, an inability to move, guilt, intense anger, and a range of other emotions that might be new to you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e D'Arcy lost her young husband and toddler in a violent car accident more than four decades ago. She understands your grief and can also help you look to what's on the other side--hope, acceptance, recognition that what you are experiencing is both common and unique, and the essential counsel that you need not ever \"get over it.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinter of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e is for those who mourn the death of a loved one, but it is also for counselors and pastoral ministers. You'll find D'Arcy's words relevant for other occasions when mourning can be painful, including the end of a marriage, job loss, and other major life changes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eD'Arcy, Paula:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePaula D'Arcy\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, retreat leader, speaker, playwright, and former psychotherapist. In 2001 she established Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need throughout the world. The foundation has twice sponsored WOMENSPEAK, an international conference that honors the woman's voice as a force of peace and healing for the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e D'Arcy survived the loss of her husband and young daughter in an accident in 1975. She was three months pregnant at the time. Among her bestselling books are \u003ci\u003eGift of the Red Bird, Waking Up to This Day, \u003c\/i\u003eand the award-winning\u003ci\u003e Stars at Night. \u003c\/i\u003eD'Arcy serves as an adjunct faculty member of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She has one daughter and lives in Texas.","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670933082386,"sku":"9781594717635","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_adbb6042-ce69-40e7-bea6-2f09e42c7e91.jpg?v=1733791182","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/winter-of-the-heart-finding-your-way-through-the-mystery-of-grief-9781594717635","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}