Continuing Bonds in Bereavement: New Directions for Research and Practice (Series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415356202 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 392 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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The text traces grief in different cultural settings, asking questions about the truth in our interactions with the dead and showing how new cultural developments like social media change the ways we relate to those who have died. Together, the book’s four sections encourage practitioners and scholars in both bereavement studies and in other fields to broaden their understanding of the concept of continuing bonds.. As a multi-perspectival, nuanced, and forward-looking anthology, it combines innovations in clinical practice with theoretical and empirical advancements. Continuing Bonds in Bereavement is the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art collection of developments in this field since the inception of the model. The introduction of the continuing bonds model of grief near the end of the 20th century revolutionized the way researchers and practitioners understand bereavement
A licensed psychologist, he has been active in the study of death, dying, and bereavement since 1968.Edith Steffen, PsychD, is a lecturer in counseling psychology at the University of Roehampton, London, UK. Her research focuses on sense of presence experiences in bereavement and meaning-oriented group grief therapy. She has published articles in journals such as Death Studies, Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, and Mental Hea
Bertman, PhD, FT, author, Grief and the Healing Arts: Creativity as Therapy. This timely anthology further equips therapists, educators, and even the grieving with diverse cultural and digital modes of expression applicable in our professional and personal lives."Sandra L. An impressive lineup of writers provides both breadth and depth. The editors have done an excellent job in producing an outstanding anthology that will be of lasting value."Neil Thompson, PhD, DLitt, professor, Wrexham Glyndwr University"A powerful concept demands extensive explanation and theoretical exploration. "The concept of continuing bonds has proven to be a very influential one. This encyclopedia-