New Book Aids Healing After Mother's Loss
The loss of a mother can have profound physical and psychological effects, as highlighted by a 2015 study showing women's more intense grief response. Eleanor Haley, a licensed clinical social worker known for her work on grief and mental health via What’s Your Grief, has written the book 'Healing After the Loss of Your Mother' to offer practical support and coping strategies.
The loss of a mother can be sudden or follow a prolonged decline in health. It's a traumatic event that can lead to various physical issues like increased cancer risk, cardiac problems, immune disorders, and high blood pressure. Psychologically, grief can occur in stages with immediate symptoms, and normal emotions in the following year may include regret, remorse, anxiety, guilt, emptiness, rage, anger, sadness, and numbness.
Haley's book provides personal stories and strategies to help navigate these emotions. It acknowledges that losing a mother means losing an important support system, and readers may wonder how well they're fulfilling their own maternal role. Studies have shown that daughters are more affected than sons, with women experiencing lower self-esteem, increased binge drinking, and a reduced sense of personal mastery. A 2021 study found that parental loss is linked with depression and a compromised sense of self in young adults.
The loss of a mother can have severe and lasting effects on both physical and mental health. Eleanor Haley's book offers a comprehensive guide to help navigate this challenging time, providing practical support and personal stories to aid in the healing process.
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