Forms of Loss and the Process of Grieving in the Black Community (Hardcover)

Christian Henry

ISBN 13: 9798337378312

Published by Information Science Reference, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forms of Loss and the Process of Grieving in the Black Community (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337378312
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Personal experience, cultural traditions, historical trauma, and ongoing structural inequalities often shape loss and grief in the Black community. Beyond individual grief, forms of loss include racial violence, displacement, or health disparities. These complex losses influence how grief is expressed, processed, and supported in families and communities. Understanding the grieving process in this context requires attention to cultural practices, resilience strategies, and community healing. Exploring these dynamics may help develop more responsive mental health frameworks, social systems, and policies that effectively support the Black community. Forms of Loss and the Process of Grieving in the Black Community explores grief and loss within the Black population. It examines current societal challenges, mental health services, family dynamics, and systemic oppressions which affect the grieving process for Black individuals. This book covers topics such as family studies, government and law, and incarceration, and is a useful resource for sociologists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

About the Author

M. LaVelle Hendricks is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Dr. Hendricks is a past Board member of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (2009-2015); past President of Texas Council of Faculty Senates (2012-16); Past President of Faculty Senate at Texas A&M-Commerce (2010-12); and Advisor of Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling academic/service organization). He is currently the President of Hunt/Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference, Associate Editor of Journal of E-Learning, and the Associate Editor of Journal of Counseling and Addiction Dr. Hendricks is a Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, National Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, and National Certified Cognitive Facilitator.