Losing a Parent - by Alexandra Kennedy (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Kennedy shares her own story of facing the loss of a parent and offers innovative strategies for healing and transformation.

Drawing on her background as a psychotherapist, she recounts her father's terminal illness and introduces structured exercises for navigating grief. Kennedy traces the shock of his diagnosis, the weeks at his bedside, and the process of saying goodbye.

The guide pairs personal reflections on loss with practical tools such as dreamwork, journaling, and daily sanctuary time. Each chapter offers clear methods to resolve unfinished business and find emotional healing.

• Daily Practices: Learn how to set aside time in a personal sanctuary to experience intense emotions without becoming overwhelmed in daily life.
• Active Imagination: Guided visualization exercises, such as picturing an opening rose, provide avenues to converse with a deceased parent and resolve unspoken regrets.
• Family Dynamics: Navigate the shifts that occur when a parental foundation crumbles, exposing hidden patterns and renegotiating relationships with surviving relatives.
• Actionable Strategies: Practical methods include tracking recurring dreams for psychological feedback and mapping emotional milestones across the calendar year.

From the Back Cover

Kennedy shares her own story of facing the loss of a parent and offers innovative strategies for healing and transformation.