§  Grief’s Meaning

 

§ It hurts uniquely during the Holidays

§ Seek supportive/understanding people 

 

REFLECTION: The Snowflake theory for me is important because……

§  Grief’s Mysteries

 

§ Everyone does not go through all the Stages

§ Take a break to compose yourself

 

 

REFLECTION:  The Grief Journey’s physical and emotional areas that surprised me were……

§  Grief’s Impact

 

§ Most areas of my life were affected

§ Stay busy but allow your feelings

 

REFLECTION:  I will begin to Do something I have always wanted to Do for me and that is……

 

QUOTE:            “Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much.”            

A. J. Cronin

 

§  Your Perception

 

§ Death is a natural part of life

§ Grief stages are an integral part of living

 

REFLECTION:  I will feel Death by allowing myself to acknowledge the loss/process the pain by…………..

 

§  Your Response

 

§ Stop expecting others to understand

§ Don’t let Grief be your unfinished business

 

REFLECTION: I will build my Grief Space and allow myself time for silence by……..

 

§  STAGE ONE - Loneliness/Depression

 

§ Feeling all alone and depressed

§ Shock/Denial – emotional release

 

REFLECTION:  I will Reflect in my writing or Meditation positive thoughts that can help me find an emotional release by….

 

§   STAGE TWO - Your Possible Side Effects

–    Lack of concentration and Memory loss

–    Anxiety and Isolation from others

–    Fatigue and Reduced productivity

–    Increased accidents and errors - Disorganization

§  STAGE THREE - Your Anger/Hostility

 

§ Acknowledge your anger and hostilities

§ Panic attacks/anxiety – Guilt/Shame

 

REFLECTION:  I welcome a Grief Partner where my confidentiality will be honored by….

 

QUOTE:  “How happy a person is depends on the depth of his Gratitude.”          

John Miller

 

§  STAGE FOUR - Letting Go to Heal

 

§ Address the physical symptoms and get active

§ Forgive yourself and seek acceptance

 

REFLECTION:  I will learn to Journalize, identify my Triggers and address them by .….

 

§  How to Cope – Progress

 

§ Move along, let the tears flow

§ Allow for times of silence, honor yourself

 

REFLECTION: I will acknowledge the loss and that I am not 100% by ……..

 

§  How to Move Forward - Liberation

 

§ Accept the blessings of the relationship change

§ Know your experience is unique

 

REFLECTION:  I will not rush my Bereavement and be patient with myself and my timeline by……..

 

QUOTE:            “He who forgets the language of Gratitude can never be on speaking terms with

Happiness.”                                              

C. Neil Strait

 

• How to Search - Answers/Stages

 

§ Keep the faith, allow time to Heal

§ Believe in you – Gender differences

 

REFLECTION:  I will commit to my Faith and reject Fear as I work at the cost of grief by……..

§  How to Reach Within - Choice

 

§ Be willing to stop asking “why” - acceptance

§ Don’t isolate – significant dates matter

 

REFLECTION:  I will remember them always as the true impact comes later and it starts with……..

 

§   How to Move On – Pay it Forward

 

§ Search for meaning in your loss – give back

§ Be a comfort to others - awareness

 

REFLECTION:  I am willing to Learn to live again by attaching some meaning to the loss through……….

 

§   How to Grow Beyond – Celebrate a Life

 

§ Live each day for both of you - senses

§ Open doors when you are ready

 

 

REFLECTION:  I will show kindness, count my blessings; accept the opportunity of this special time by….

 

QUOTE:            “So much has been given to me; I have not time to ponder over that

which has been denied.”                       

Helen Keller

 

     

Surviving the Death of a Sibling – Wray, T. J. – 2003

The Year of Magical Thinking – Joan Didion - 2005

Connections – Clarke, Jean Illsley - 1999

When Bad Things Happen to Good People – Kushner, Harold – 1997

 

Hospice of the Valley www.hov.org

Living through Loss www.templechai.com

New Song Center www.newsongcenter.org

Hope for Bereaved www.hopeforbereaved.com

Crisis, Grief and Healing www.webhealing.com

 

 

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§   www.plbrooks.com  480-250-5556  patricia@plbrooks.com 

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§   President/Founder:  Scottsdale Society of Women Writers

         Member:  AZ Authors Association – 2006 Award Winner

         Member:  AZ Book Publishers Association

           

         Award Winning Author: Gifts of Sisterhood www.plbrooks.com

        

         Do you need a SPEAKER for your group?

 

§  Gifts of Sisterhood - a journey on to your own

 

2006 AZ Authors Association

Literary Contest

Winner– non-fiction category  

 

§  Door prizes for you!!

§  Event price – Gifts of Sisterhood - $10                    

§  www.plbrooks.com to review FREE chapters of Gifts of Sisterhood

§  FREE one hour consultation on writing or publishing - 2010

 

THANK YOU for coming – Happy Holidays!

 

 

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY features

Patricia L. Brooks, MAOM – speaker, author, publishing consultant and

ASU associate faculty 

patricia@plbrooks.com and www.plbrooks.com

www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com and cell 480-250-5556 cell

 

 

The Journey from Grief to Gratitude

making the most of the holidays

November 16^th, - Monday – 9:30-11:00 a.m.

 

ASU Polytech Campus - Williamsfield and Power Roads, Mesa, AZ

 

 

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

 

The Journey from Grief to Gratitude

making the most of the holidays

Speaker:     Patricia L. Brooks, MAOM

 

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In an encouraging presentation, Patricia shares her Journey from Grief to Gratitude to allow you to make the most of the holidays.  With her story, ideas and suggestions, she will honor the unique stages of grief and their impact on us.

 

Powerful truths for the holidays:

·        Trust yourself

·        Listen to your heart

·        Keep their memory alive

·        Know they are here

 

Patricia will send you to the New Year with insights inspired by a philosophy of gratitude!

 

Patricia is the author of Gifts of Sisterhood, the beautiful story of her relationship with her sister Roberta who passed away from lung cancer. She is also the grateful sibling who healed through this writing. 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

                                    Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Brooks Goldmann Publishing Company, LLC           info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com or 480-250-5556

 

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day early with us, and find the luck of the Irish!

 

WHO            The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers (SSWW)

& Brooks Goldmann Publishing Company, LLC

 

WHAT           Invite you to visit with them at the Fountain Hills Book Festival

 

WHEN           Saturday the 14^th of March, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

                       

WHERE         Fountain Hills Library Campus, 12901 La Montana Drive, at El Lago Blvd. and La Montana, Fountain. Hills, AZ

 

WHY              The following members of (SSWW) will be displaying their books and available to discuss their work with you:

 

• Laura Bank www.pearlsofwellness.com                      Pearls of Wellness
• Kebba Buckley www.kebba.com                               The Secret Energized You
• Patricia L. Brooks www.plbrooks.com                       Gifts of Sisterhood
• Dana Davis www.danadaviswriting.com                      Desert Magick
• Lilia Fallgater www.lovingletter.com                            The Most Important Letter
• Sharon Hill www.greenwood.com                               Implementing and Managing
• Barbara K. Levy www.barbaraklevy.com                   Mexican Strawberries
• Marilyn McGrath www.marilynmcgrath.com               All You Know on Earth
• Fairlee Winfield www.fairleewinfield.com                    Buffaloed

 

MORE Scottsdale Society of Women Writers (SSWW) meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Café Carumba restaurant, 7303 E. Indian School Rd., Old Scottsdale for their monthly speaker meetings.  Please RSVP if you plan to attend a meeting by contacting Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder at patricia@plbrooks.com or 480-250-5556 cell.

 

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women authors, an alliance with businesses relating to writing and publishing and camaraderie and support found in no other group.   For more information, see www.plbrooks.com