In the presence of grief : helping family members resolve death, dying, and bereavement issues / Dorothy S. Becvar ; foreword by Pauline Boss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Becvar, Dorothy Stroh.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grief.

Bereavement--Psychological aspects.

Bereavement.

Death--Psychological aspects.

Death.

Loss (Psychology).

Physical Description:

xviii, 284 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, [2001]

Summary:

Illuminating the impact of loss and grief on our psychological and emotional lives, this book provides vital guidance to ease painful transitions and facilitate healing. The author emphasizes that dealing with the death of a loved one involves more than picking up the pieces and moving on: rather, healing is an ongoing journey during which grief is a constant companion. For those in a supportive role, the focus is on helping the bereaved to navigate the grieving process and, ultimately, to reclaim joy as well as sadness as an integral part of life. Filled with personal narratives and examples, the book demonstrates effective ways to help survivors cope with commonly experienced issues, problems, and concerns.

Contents:

Part I. The Contexts of Grief

Chapter 2 Understanding Death, Dying, and Bereavement 24

Chapter 3 When Death Comes Unannounced 45

Chapter 4 When Death Is Anticipated 66

Chapter 5 When the Question of Euthanasia Emerges 86

Chapter 6 When a Child Dies 105

Chapter 7 When a Sibling Dies 125

Chapter 8 When a Parent Dies 143

Chapter 9 When a Spouse Dies 163

Chapter 10 When an Extended Family Member or Friend Dies 184

Part II. Grief in the Context of Therapy

Chapter 11 Creating Funerals, Ceremonies, and Other Healing Rituals 207

Chapter 12 Searching for Meaning 226

Chapter 13 Reclaiming Joy 245.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-277) and index.

ISBN:

1572306971

OCLC:

47283108