Overview

Every helping professional will encounter grief and loss in practice. This book introduces the key concepts related to gief and loss that are often omitted from professional training programs, preparing professional to effectively aid clients encountering grief and loss. A rich variety of case examples illustrate the essentail theories and skills, allowing the readers to see how these theories will enhance in their own practice. Individual and programmatic responses to grieving people are included. Culture, spirituality, age, gender and other factors that influence grief reactions are discussed, preparing students to understand and work with diverse populations. Each chapter includes exercises that encourage readers to apply the concepts learned and a companion web site includes slides, suggested Internet sites and supplemental learning tools that connect students to current and credible resources beyond those included in the text.

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Author:   Katherine Walsh ,  Katherine Walsh-Burke
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.200kg
ISBN:  

9780205398812

ISBN 10:   0205398812
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   09 June 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780205827091
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Understanding Loss and Grief in Different Contexts. Basic Facts about Loss and Grief. Symbolic Loss. Experiences That Generate Grief Reactions. 2. Self-Preparation and Training for Professionals Encountering Loss and Grief. Reviewing Our Own Experiences and Attitudes Related to Grief. Assessing and Enhancing Readiness to Address Grief in Our Work. Supervision, Consultation and Collaboration With Other Professionals. 3. Loss and Grief Across The Lifespan. Childhood. Adolescence. Young. Middle Adulthood. Older Adulthood. Advanced Age. 4. Normal and Complicated Grief Reactions. Theories That Inform Our Understanding of Grief. Common Reactions in Normal Grief. Complicated Grief. Interventions For Normal and Complicated Grief. 5. Cultural and Spiritual Influences. The Influence of Culture in Coping With Loss and Grief. The Influence of Spirituality in Coping With Loss and Grief. 6. What Can We Do To Help? Misconceptions About Grief. Empathic Communication. Utilizing Information and Resources. Collaborating With Others. 7. When Organizations and Communities Grieve. Taking a Leadership Role. Establishing a Bereavement Protocol: Interdisciplinary and Inter-Organizational Collaboration. Creating Remembrances and Memorials. 8. Self-Care: Sustaining Hope, Helpfulness and Competence in Working with Grief. Continuing Education. Self-Care Strategies. Professional Support Systems. Appendices. Common Losses Across the Life Span. Annotated Bibliography. Helpful Strategies for Coping with Grief. Strategies for Professionals Helping Children and Families with Traumatic Loss. Planning Your Own Memorial Service. Expressive Techniques. Poem, The Wind in My Sails by Theandra Walker. Letter, My Dear Cousin Haley by Jessy Burke. Agenda for Staff Retreat.

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