Description |
xiii, 130 pages ; 22.8 cm |
Contents |
1. Loss experiences that generate grief reactions -- 2. Self-preparation and training for professionals encountering loss and grief -- 3. Loss and grief across the lifespan -- 4. Normal and complicated grief reactions -- 5. Cultural and spiritual influences -- 6. What can we do to help? -- 7. When organizations and communities grieve -- 8. Self-care : sustaining hope, helpfulness, and competence in working with grief -- App. A. Common losses across the life span -- App. B. Annotated bibliography -- App. C. Helpful strategies for coping with grief -- App. D. Strategies for professionals helping children and families with traumatic loss -- App. E. Remembrance celebrations : planning your own memorial service -- App. F. Expressive techniques -- App. G. Caregiver's retreat agenda and invitation |
Summary |
"Using a rich variety of case examples to illustrate essential theories and skills, Katherine Walsh-Burke allows current and future helping professionals to see how these theories will enhance their own practice. Culture, spirituality, age, gender, and other factors that influence grief reactions are discussed, preparing readers to understand and work with diverse populations. Individual and programmatic responses to grieving people are included."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Loss (Psychology)
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Grief.
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Counseling.
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LC no. |
2004066184 |
ISBN |
0205398812 paperback |
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