Part one: An unfamiliar world : the journey into grief. The starting point : notes from the authors ; Notes for the first few weeks ; Understanding the emotional and physical effects of grief ; Myths and misunderstandings of the grieving process
Part two: The world is upside down : collecting our scattered pieces. The world is upside down ; Relating to others ; Difficult days : holidays, anniversaries, and more ; Grieving apart, grieving together : understanding how men and women grieve ; Helping children cope with grief
Part three: Sharing our stories. Losing a friend ; Losing a parent ; Losing a child ; Losing a partner ; Losing a sibling ; Fallen heroes ; Suicide ; One of many : when tragedy causes multiple deaths ; Other unique challenges
Part four: Pathways through grief. The road ahead : understanding the grief journey ; Faith ; Self-help and therapy ; The grief recovery process and exercises to guide you ; The journey continued : parting notes from the authors ; Appendix I ; Appendix II : Grief resources and support.