What Now? Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide & Suicide (ePub)

Losing a loved one to homicide or suicide changes your life forever; . . .

. . . worse, it feels like no one is in your corner as your horrific to-do list lengthens.

But with this empathetic and practical guide, you won't be alone.

Homicide survivor and psychologist Dr. Jan Canty has been there. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar and disconnected procedures, personnel, and organizations that bombard survivors following a violent death, she is now determined to help others find their way.

With input from experts and fellow survivors, What Now? gathers everything you need to know in the days and years to come, such as . . .

• Organizing your support community
• Facing the media
• Making burial decisions
• What to expect during a police investigation
• When you need a lawyer
• Understanding social changes
• How crime-victim advocates work for you
• Decisions about death-scene cleanup
• Protecting your physical and mental health
• Supporting the grief process in adults and children
• Understanding a homicide trial, sentencing, and parole
• Coping with PTSD
• And more

Complete with a glossary, index, and thorough list of resources, What Now? offers the support you need so you can focus more energy on what matters most: grieving your unimaginable loss and regaining your balance in a world without your loved one-a world few understand.

With Dr. Canty lighting your way, you can navigate this storm toward healing and more peaceful waters.