Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Loss and Bereavement - Softcover

Read, Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849053693 ISBN 13: 9781849053693

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

Exploring contemporary theory and practice surrounding loss and bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), this book brings together international contributors with a range of academic, professional and personal experience.

This authoritative edited book looks at diverse experiences of loss across this population whether it be loss due to transition, the loss or death of others, or facing their own impending death. The book begins by offering theoretical perspectives on loss and compassion, bereavement, disenfranchised grief, spirituality, and psychological support. It then addresses contemporary practice issues in health and social care contexts and explores loss for specific communities with ID including children, individuals with autism, those in forensic environments, and those at the end of life.

Identifying inherent challenges that arise when supporting individuals with ID experiencing loss, and providing evidence and case studies to support best practice approaches, this book will be valuable reading for students, academics and professionals in the fields of disability, health and social care.

About this title

Book Description:

The diverse range of experiences in this book explore the theory and practice around bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities, and provide evidence and case studies to support best practice approaches

From the Author:

Sue Read, PhD, is Professor of Learning Disability Nursing at Keele University, UK, and has worked in the area of intellectual disabilities since 1976. Her research interests include loss, death, dying and bereavement specifically, although not exclusively, with people with intellectual disabilities. She is also a practicing clinician supporting people with an intellectual disability and their families with issues of loss, end of life care and bereavement. She has disseminated her work widely through international conferences and publications.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1849053693
• ISBN 13: 9781849053693
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280