The Natural Brilliance of the Soul

Book excerpt: "Dr. Hatanaka's exhaustive research and analysis have resulted in a book that should be an essential tool for those professionals who are assisting our soldiers having difficulties adjusting to life after the stress of service in a war zone. Likewise, soldiers, their families, and their friends experiencing difficulties understanding their own feelings and frustrations would benefit from taking the time to read this practical toolbox of ideas." --Lewis MacKenzie, CM, OOnt, MSC and Bar, CD Major-General (Ret'd) About the Author Jan Hatanaka, PhD, is the founder of Grief Reconciliation International Inc. Her pragmatic approach to grief and reconciliation is informed by her personal experience; her extensive academic research on the universality of grief and loss; and her in-depth discussions with hundreds of individuals willing to recount their personal stories when faced with significant grief. She has a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Ottawa, a master's degree in education and counseling psychology from the University of Toronto, and a PhD in theology from the University of Wales.