Description |
ix, 242 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Sect. 1. Theory and Practice. 1. Incidence and characteristics of child death. 2. Features of grief and mourning when a child dies -- Sect. 2. Good Practice Guidelines. 3. Professional roles. 4. Guidelines for all. 5. Guidelines for stressful situations. 6. Guidelines for talking with children -- Sect. 3. Bereavement Support. 7. Support for families. 8. Support for schools. 9. Support services. App. B. Children's hospices -- App. C. Useful resources for working with children and families |
Summary |
A guidebook for all professionals who work with bereaved families. Covers: characteristics of child death, grief and mourning, professional roles, general guidelines, stressful situations, talking with children, support for families, support for schools, and support services |
Notes |
Previous ed.: 1993 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Bereavement -- Psychological aspects.
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Children -- Death -- Psychological aspects.
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Family counseling.
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Counseling.
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Grief therapy.
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Grief.
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Loss (Psychology)
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Bereavement.
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Attitude to Death.
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Child.
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Death.
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Infant.
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Social Support.
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Bereavement.
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Counseling.
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Death.
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LC no. |
2002391667 |
ISBN |
185775445X (paperback) |
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