Jumia Books How to Grieve What We've Lost by Russ Harris, Alexandra Kennedy, LMFT, Sameet M. Kumar, PhD, Mary Beth Williams, PhD,

How to Grieve What We've Lost is a powerful and practical resource for anyone navigating the complex terrain of grief. Written by a team of leading psychologists, therapists, and grief experts—including Russ Harris, Alexandra Kennedy, Sameet M. Kumar, Mary Beth Williams, and Soili Poijula—this book offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to healing after loss.

Whether you're mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or even collective trauma, this guide provides tools to help you move through pain without getting stuck in it. The authors draw from a range of therapeutic modalities—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness practices—to support readers in honoring their emotions while rebuilding a meaningful life.

Inside, you’ll discover:

Techniques to identify and validate your unique grief experience

Exercises to manage overwhelming emotions and intrusive thoughts

Strategies for reconnecting with values, relationships, and inner strength

Guidance for coping with anniversaries, triggers, and societal expectations

Support for finding hope and purpose after profound change

The book emphasizes that grief is not something to “get over,” but something to integrate. It encourages readers to embrace their humanity, cultivate self-compassion, and take small, intentional steps toward healing. With its gentle tone and practical structure, How to Grieve What We've Lost is suitable for individuals, support groups, therapists, and caregivers alike.

This is more than a manual—it’s a companion for the journey through sorrow, offering both scientific insight and emotional . It reminds us that while loss is inevitable, suffering doesn’t have to be permanent—and that reconnection with what matters is always possible.