Grief Ministry

Father Terence P. Curley, DMin, is a pastor, educator, and licensed mental health counselor with over twenty-five years of experience ministering to the grieving. He is also an adjunct staff member of the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston. He has written numerous publications specializing in the area of separation and loss, including Planning the Catholic Funeral, published by Liturgical Press.

Contents
Preface    1
  1  Grief Ministry and Those Who Minister    3
  2  Grief Minister as Helper    11
  3  Grief Minister as Spiritual Guide    25
  4  Grief Minister and the Grieving Child    34
  5  Grief Minister and Teenage Loss    44
  6  Grief Minister and Religious Expression    52
  7  Grief Minister and Anniversary Effect    58
  8  Grief Minister and Journal Writing    67
  9  Grief Minister and Liturgy Preparation    76
10  Grief Minister as Compassionate Listener    85
Notes    92
Recommended Readings    95