Main description:

This core introductory text, with a focus on clinical application, combines the knowledge and skills of counseling psychology with current theory and research in grief and bereavement. The third edition is updated to address issues related to the developmental aspects of grief, including grief in children and young people, grief as a lifespan concept, and grief in an increasingly aging demographic. It describes new therapeutic approaches and examines the neurological basis of grief as well as with trauma from disruption and loss. Also emphasized is the role of diversity, along with cultural considerations in grief counseling. Instructor's resources now include a test bank, an Instructors Manual, and updated Power Point slides.

User-friendly, while grounded in the latest research and theoretical constructs, the text offers such pedagogical aids as learning objectives, practice examples, glossary terms, and questions for reflection in each chapter. Above all, the book addresses grief counseling and support in a way that is informed, practical. The content explores concepts relevant to complicated grief, while differentiating the normal human experience of grief from mental disorders. Print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents!

New to the Third Edition:

Twenty-five percent of text contains completely new information
Updated research and content on attachment and grieving styles
Expansion of social issues impacting grief including political changes, environmental concerns, cultural differences, and exposure to terrorism
New theory, research, and practice for grief in non-death losses
New information on diversity and grief, the role of grounding and contemplative practices, and grief and developmental perspectives across the lifespan
Use of technology in both professional and informal grief support
New case studies with additional case scenarios for real-world application
"Practice examples" containing snippets of clinical application information in each chapter

Key Features:

Focuses on clinical application
Combines the knowledge and skills of counseling psychology with current theory and research in grief and bereavement
Written in easy-to-understand language, with emphasis on practical application
Includes learning objectives, practice examples, glossary terms, and questions for reflection

Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Theoretical Underpinnings
1: Thoughts About Counseling
2: Unique Aspects of Grief Counseling
3: Theories and Orientation to Bereavement
4: The Social Context of Loss
Part II: Practice and Process
5: The Practice of Presence
6: The Basics of Counseling Practice
7: Working With Bereaved Individuals
8: Living Losses: Nonfinite Loss, Ambiguous Loss, and Chronic Sorrow
9: Working With Emotions-Yours and Theirs
10: When Grief Goes Awry
11: The Clinician's Toolbox: Therapeutic Modalities and Techniques in the Context of Grief
12: Ethical Issues in Grief Counseling Practice
Part III: Current Issues and Trends
13: Caregiver Issues for Grief Counselors
14: Current Issues and Trends for Grief Counselors
Afterword
Appendix: Case Studies
Index