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 trauma from disruption and loss. Also emphasized is the role of diversity, along with cultural considerations in grief counseling. Instructor’s resources include a Test Bank, Instructor’s Manual, and PowerPoint 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 and practical. The content explores concepts relevant to complicated grief, while differentiating the normal human experience of grief from mental disorders. Purchase includes digital access for use on mobile devices and computers.

NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION:
• 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 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
• Supplemental Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, and PowerPoints included

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

15. Case Studies in Grief Counseling

Afterword

Index