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by Paulina Rael Jaramillo M. a. (Author)
Is your life joyless and you often wonder if it's worth the struggle?
When nighttime comes do you breathe a sigh of relief, thankful for a few hours of oblivion only to wake up and start the cycle all over?
If you answered yes to either question then Life Interrupted: Grief Recovery Guide and Workbook is the help you need. This faith-based book pinpoints nine stages of grieving including: denial, chaotic feelings, anger, hurt, guilt, depression, letting go, and saying farewell. It also includes commentaries and prompts to help readers respond to and process emotions.
Additionally, where most books on grieving end, Life Interrupted continues by offering hope and encouragement with a section titled, "Life Resumed", which focuses on three key areas:
- Living in the Present
- Discovering Your Passion
- Planning for Your Future
- Helping others (including children)
The author is well acquainted with devastating pain and loss as well as the joy that healing brings. God, always present in her life, became her anchor through her personal experiences with various tragedies including the loss of several family members and more recently 3 siblings in one year!
Paulina has a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has worked with youth and families in various capacities including crisis intervention. She currently conducts "Healing from Loss" workshops and shares her story on a variety of platforms by way of offering hope and encouragement.
Author Biography
Paulina Rael Jaramillo began her writing career as a freelance writer in 1991. Between 1996 and 2014 she contributed to nine inspirational books published by Bethany House and Starburst Publishers. Paulina has a Master's degree in Rehab Counseling from a Cal State university and is registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an LPC Intern. She has worked with families and youth in various capacities including crisis intervention. Her hands-on experience as well as her personal losses, has given her valuable insight into the damaging effects of trauma resulting from loss and the importance of dealing with negative emotions in order to move forward. Her first two books cover various stages and topics crucial to healing from loss. The book set is titled, A Time to Heal: Grief Recovery Guide and Workbook (available at www.Grief-Recovery.org) and the follow-up book is titled, Life Interrupted: Grief Recovery Guide and Workbook. Both books are interactive and encourage reader participation. Her third book, The American Southwest: Pride Prejudice Perseverance, is a historical overview of the various cultures that have populated the Southwest from ancient time to the present and focuses on the pivotal role that Latinos have played. The book is endorsed by Tom Rivera, Ed.D, Associate Dean at CSUSB and is on the shelves at various college and university libraries. Her most recent book, The Littlest Chef: Fun and Healthy Recipes for Children, was inspired by her hands-on cooking experiences with her grand daughters. The Littlest Chef contains healthy alternatives to common food ingredients and is part of the health education curriculum at a local public school. Paulina is a popular and versatile public speaker and has spoken at various venues including colleges and universities. Some of her topics include: Healing from Loss, Introduction to Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Latinos and Education, etc. She also conducts Healing From Loss workshops at various locations in Southern California. Please visit www.TheAmericanSouthwest.net or www.Grief-Recovery.org to schedule a speaking engagement or workshop.
