Understanding the Journey: A Lifespan Approach to Working With Grieving People

Glazer, Hilda R. (Editor)/ Clark-Foster, Myra D. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0398092869 / ISBN 13: 9780398092863

Published by Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd, 2019

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256 pages. 9.75x7.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0398092869

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding the Journey: A Lifespan Approach to Working With Grieving People
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0398092869
• ISBN 13: 9780398092863
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.59 kilograms

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Synopsis

The death of a loved one is a traumatic event for both adults and children. Grieving has no rules, no prescribed course, or expiration date. After a death, the feelings and experiences that follow can be extremely overwhelming and confusing. The authors of this book create a supportive environment that normalizes the phases of grief through clinical expertise, including a lifespan approach that indicates grief is certainly a journey from which none of us ever escapes nor perhaps reaches closure. This is an important work that addresses the spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of a person's grief. Specific topics include: the physical aspects of grief; anticipatory grief; grief through a child's eyes; understanding grief and spirituality; counseling the bereaved adult; adult grief support groups; death in a military family; counseling grieving children and traumatic loss; messages of mourning; using art to facilitate a child's expression of grief; and the importance of self-care. In addition, numerous case examples describing real-life experiences are discussed, helping to enhance coping and encourage healing. The text is further enhanced by an appendix containing a wealth of information that includes sample group activities. This book will be a significant resource for mental health professionals, grief counselors, human service providers, social workers, clergy, nurses, and lay volunteers.