Supporting People through Loss and Grief: An Introduction for Counsellors and Other Caring Practitioners

by John Wilson

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What are the different theories of grief? What skills do you need for effective counselling? How can you support people experiencing loss and grief?

This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to counselling and supporting people experiencing loss and grief. It introduces the different models and theories of grief, how theory relates to practice and what the essential skills are, and how to work with people in practice. Working with families, understanding diversity and assessing clients are all covered, as well as a chapter on personal and professional development. Case studies and real life examples demonstrate skills in action, and each chapter concludes with notes for trainers.

This essential guide will help all those working with people suffering loss and grief to understand grief and how to help. Counsellors, bereavement support volunteers, palliative care nurses, hospice volunteers and students in these fields will all find this an invaluable resource. It can be used as a training guide as well as a resource for individuals, both as a learning tool and for continuing professional development.

  • ISBN10 0857007394
  • ISBN13 9780857007391
  • Publish Date 21 December 2013
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Edition Digital original
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 248
  • Language English