Author : Jennifer Granader
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (144 download)
Book Synopsis The Experience of a Spiritual Awakening from Grieving the Death of a Loved One by : Jennifer Granader
Download or read book The Experience of a Spiritual Awakening from Grieving the Death of a Loved One written by Jennifer Granader and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Abstract] This study utilized the heuristic model of qualitative research to explore the question, "What is the experience of a spiritual awakening from grieving the death of a loved one?" The six phases of heuristics were incorporated into this research approach, which included initial engagement, immersion into the question, incubation, illumination, explication and a creative synthesis. Based upon the experiential nature of this, question which emerged from my personal experience, heutistic methodology was the research method selected. A review of the current literature failed to identify an identical study. Thus, this study was structured around the existing literature reviewed. Comprehensive interviews were conducted with eleven co-researchers to research the experience connected to the research question. Also, I practiced immersion into my own experience of a spiritual awakening from grieving the death of my loved one. The steps in the heuristic formula were used to organize data. Seven themes were revealed and identified through data analysis. These themes were I. Anger, II. Loss of faith, III. Loss of trust in the future, IV. Dreams/Spirituality, V. Making death a friend, VI. Belief in fate, and VII. New outlook on life. These themes depicted death as a connected experience to a spiritual realm as well as providing meaning to life for those who survived the death of a loved one. The co-researchers verbalized positive outcomes from their experiences of grieving the death of a loved one. These research findings could be used by therapists, counselors, clergy, Hospice workers, medical professionals, and individuals in search of personal growth. This study has implications for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one and the grief process.