Waves is a beautiful book about baby loss, mental health and the role that the ocean and nature can play in helping us come to terms with our grief. 

Part-self-help, part-photography book, Waves aims to support people in processing their grief after baby loss, providing practical self-help tools to alleviate the effects of trauma and aid healing. Throughout the book, author Hannah J Thomas draws many parallels with surfing and the ocean, and about the role that being out in nature can play in recovery.

Waves features spectacular ocean photography, contributed by fourteen talented photographers based in the UK. The photography is designed to take the reader on a journey that mirrors the narrative, with imagery that expresses the depths of grief and the process of healing in a way that words alone could not.

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Waves is a heartfelt and encouraging story of finding hope despite deep grief and pain. In this book we will:

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• Explore the physical and mental effects of grieving the loss of a child
• Address common thoughts and feelings that are often difficult to say out loud
• Discover practical tools for self-care on your grief journey
• Learn easy-to-access theory around facing big emotions, the effects of trauma, and the healing power of being out in nature
• Acknowledge 'the other kind of grief': coming to terms with a different future than the one we originally planned for
• Admire stunning photography that creates a sense of awe, hope and peace

This book is for anyone who grieves the loss of a baby, or for anyone wanting to support someone who has lost a baby. This book would make a useful practical tool for counsellors, therapists and bereavement charities to use with clients.

The nature of this book also means that much of the content may also be a useful tool for those dealing with grief and loss for another reason.