Grief & Loss

This collection of sacred and inspirational writings is for anyone who is interested in exploring new ways to view spirituality and the end of life

This is the first book to focus specifically on complicated mourning, often referred to as pathological, unresolved, or abnormal grief. It provides caregivers with practical therapeutic strategies and specific interventions that are necessary when traditional grief counseling is insufficient.The author provides critically imp... read more

This book aims to provide students with an understanding of important theoretical perspectives and specific models of adaptation to loss. It is assumed that loss and change are normal processes which occur within a social and cultural context, and the reader is introduced to historical and cultural perspectives which illustra... read more

The first--and definitive--guide for adults to help children deal with death, divorce, pet loss, moving, and other losses offers advice to parents in creating emotional safety and spells out specific actions to help children successfully move forward.

This volume examines the subject of abrupt, unexpected death and its effects and implications for the survivors left behind. Topics covered include: after heart attack and stroke, survivors of suicide, complicated grief in the military, and grief counselling for survivors of traumatic loss.

Death has changed. The decline of infections, starvation, warfare, heart attack and stroke has allowed people to reach extreme old age but ushered in disability, dementia and degenerative disease, with profound consequences for the self and society. Dr Guy Brown explores these vital issues at various levels, from the cell, to... read more

This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Gift of Tears includes new research and examples of recent events to help illustrate the effects of loss. The authors, both experienced counselors and psychotherapists, guide the reader through the process of contemplating and eventually confronting their own relationship to loss... read more

In this book, on coping with grief, Kath Beattie sates that 'Continuing bonds with the deceased is about carrying the 'loved on' in our hearts as we journey on without them.' 'Loss', she says, 'is forever, but maintaining a relationship...albeit a very changed relationship...with the deceased is a normal and therapeutic re... read more

The scope of this book covers the many possible approaches to working with bereaved children. The contributors draw on their wide-ranging experience of working with bereaved children in a many different contexts to examine methods, such as dramatherapy and play therapy; various settings, such as working in schools, hospitals ... read more

John Welshons weaves together his own personal awakening with those of others he's counselled to create a deeply felt and beautifully expressed primer on dealing with grief. "Grieving", says Welshons, "offers a unique opportunity to develop deeper and fuller life experiences, to embrace pain in order to open the heart to joy"... read more

You don't have to be qualified to become a great help in these sad and difficult circumstances. All you have to do is apply the excellent advice that is provided in this book. Grief is so very hard for children to bear. They need informed help, understanding and comfort. To leave them to process it on their own is about the w... read more

Presenting a broad coverage of this major area of studies on death and dying, this book provides a systematic presentation of the six most widely used and best validated measures of death anxiety, threat and fear. These chapters consider the available data on the psychometric properties of each instrument and summarize resear... read more

Many factors influence how individuals experience and adapt to loss. Among these are the nature of the loss, the relationship and attachment to the loss, the circumstances surrounding the loss, personal variables and social variables. This volume examines the ways in which these key aspects of identity affect how individuals ... read more

This volume critically explores and analyses the themes and pragmatics of advancing nursing practice in relation to cancer and palliative care. Written by a team of experienced practitioners and educationalists, each chapter considers key elements of advanced practice in terms of conceptual, practical and organizational theme... read more

Updated for its 20th anniversary, this classic guide that has helped so many people get through loss, now has even more to offer. The new material in this edition will include specific guidelines that will show readers how to choose which grief or loss they should work on first. In addition, losses that were not addressed in ... read more

First Steps is a new series of short, affordable self help guides on a range of key topics. In First Steps through Bereavement, Sue Mayfield draws on her personal and spiritual experience to provide advice and inspiration to coping with bereavement. As well as covering the different stages of bereavement, she helps the suffe... read more

This is the story of Wendy Potter, a young woman with cancer - determined to keep her identity, dignity and sense of power, and to make choices about her life. Her doctor uses Wendy's art and writing to extend and deepen their communication and understanding of her disease - and her courage on the journey. Moving, instructiv... read more

This self-directed journal-based guide recognises that grief is a process. Through well-written, practical information, it provides tools for nurturing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the self. Intended for individual use, it is also a valuable tool for counsellors. Includes a section on grief and children.A... read more

'I asked Jai what she has learned since my diagnosis,' Randy Pausch wrote about his wife in THE LAST LECTURE. 'Turns out, she could write a book titled Forget the Last Lecture; Here's the Real Story.' DREAM NEW DREAMS traces Jai's experiences since Randy's diagnosis, from the constant struggle she faced as a mother of three ... read more

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