As a practicing family counselor, former pastor, and current teacher of practical theology, I have helped hundreds of precious people work through the grief process. However, in this course we will discover grief and mourning have some common characteristics which no two people experience in the same way. Grief and mourning are a journey; it is a journey best walked with someone possessing knowledge of the journey, a listening ear, and an open heart.

• Chapter One: There is Hope. In time we can experience life again; it requires process, grace, faith, and time.
• Chapter Two: Understanding the Mystery. Not one of us is immune to grief. Grief comes to everyone.
• Chapter Three: The Word Works. Grief is a biblical concept. We see it throughout the Bible.
• Chapter Four: Say Goodbye; Say Hello. Your Christian walk affirms death, loss, and grief as a natural part of life.
• Chapter Five: Grief Relief; Fifteen tips to expedite the mourning to dancing process.
• Chapter Six: Joy Comes in the Mourning.

This course and the textbook are a companion for the sufferer. This is not a substitute for a good counselor, strong and loving family, pastor, etc. But it will help cut to the chase regarding what to expect as you begin the journey no one wants to walk. This book has been specifically written to help the counselor, pastor, lay-leader minister, and the hurting person:

• Recognize the grief relief process
• Accept it as normal
• Learn how to work through the process, utilizing the transforming and sustaining power of Jesus Christ as found in the word of God and practical wisdom.

“I pray that the tools of ministry which God has given me in my counseling practice will help each person reading this book to learn how to reduce the trauma of loss in their life, and increase the joy of their Christ-centered walk.”   Dr. Stan

Mourning into Dancing Saying Goodbye to Grief.  In this book Dr. Stan focuses on what to do when all hope seems to be lost.  Get your copy of the book, Mourning into Dancing, here.