Loss and Grief

A Guide for Human Services Practitioners

By: Neil Thompson (Editor), J.D. Morgan (Foreword by)

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Paperback | 19 April 2002 | Edition Number 1

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Loss and grief in their many forms are fundamental aspects of human existence and have a profound effect on us all at various times in our lives. This ground-breaking text brings together experts from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds to explore a wide range of losses, thereby helping the reader to develop their understanding of this diverse and complex field.

Drawing on contemporary developments in loss theory in order to question conventional wisdoms and advance debates in important new directions, the text offers a rich a vital account of the very real challenges faced by professionals seeking to help people who are grieving.

This book offers a framework that is unrivalled in its scope. It brings together conceptual perspectives with practice issues in a clear and cogent way and its arguments are vividly illustrated by experiential examples. As such, the book will be of immense value to students, practitioners and educators across a variety of professional fields, including social work and social care, nursing, medicine and other health fields, counselling, chaplaincy, youth work and education.

About the Author

Neil Thompson is a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 32 years' experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after trainer, consultant and conference speaker. He is the author of many books including People Skills, Understanding Social Work and Anti-Discriminatory Practice.

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'The author's comprehensive approach will appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals, including nurses and lecturers, and practitioners working or undertaking specialist and social care. I found this book exciting and thought provoking. It would be an excellent resource for individuals as well as university libraries responsible for inter-professional healthcare training and education.' - Barbara Borwell MA, RGN, Dip Couns, Nursing Standard 'It is rare to find such a valuable resource as this book that considers gender, race and class and losses resulting from 'social disenfranchisements' such as divorce, adoption or being fostered. The book re-enfranchises those experiencing loss and grief. It is highly recommended for all practitioners in health and social care, not just those working in palliative care or bereavement services.' - Jonathan Parker, University of Hull '..adds new perspectives that will expand our understanding.' - Resources Hotline, The World Pastoral Care Centre

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Non-Fiction Family & Health Coping with / Advice about Personal, Social & Health Topics Coping with / Advice about Death & Bereavement Sociology & Anthropology Sociology Sociology & Death & Dying Social Services & Welfare Social Welfare & Social Services Social Work Counselling & Advice Services Medicine

Other Branches of Medicine Clinical Psychology Psychotherapy

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
The Contributors	p. xiv
Introduction	p. 1
Loss in Context
The Philosophy of Hospice	p. 23
Spirituality: A Personal View	p. 34
Meaning Reconstruction Theory	p. 45
Race and Culture	p. 65
Gender and Sexism	p. 79
Poverty and Deprivation	p. 93
Arenas of Loss
Children and Divorce	p. 111
Adoption and Foster Care	p. 125
Disability	p. 139
Ill-health	p. 149
Older People	p. 162
Losses and Justice: An Australian Perspective	p. 174
Working with Loss
Teaching and Learning About Loss	p. 193
A Framework for Working With Loss	p. 208
References	p. 221
Index	p. 245
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