What is it about?
An Article for pastors, it first was published in the Baptist Program-a Southern Baptist publication-in 1984. The article in the Care Giver journal was published as a result of a seminar I presented at the annual College of Chaplains convention in 1986. It presents 6 "Beatitudes" or guidelines to help those who face a loss to begin their journey of grief.
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Why is it important?
We all face loss in our lives. These beatitudes: Blessed are they that "Be rather than flee," "Allow the pain rather than attempt to explain," "Hold rather than scold," "Give hugs rather than drugs," "Empathize rather than sympathize," "Face the reality of the finality," seek to avoid the cliche's often directed toward those who grieve and provide practical guidance.
Perspectives
I developed these "Beatitudes" when asked to give a seminar to nurses who struggle with helping grieving families. I based them on my personal experiences as a hospital chaplain ministering to families who have been told their loved one just died.
Dr Joseph Baroody
Baroody Pastoral Counseling
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This page is a summary of: The Power to Grieve: Some Beatitudes for Better Treatment, Care Giver, September 1986, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/10778586.1986.10767514.
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