Target Audience:
Health and social care practitioners, counselors, therapists, social workers, nurses, palliative care professionals
Industry Relevance:
Essential resource for professionals working with individuals experiencing grief and loss
Professional Development Category:
Core curriculum for mental health, social work, nursing, and allied health professional training.
Unique Selling Proposition:
Combines theoretical evidence with practical guidance for healthcare professionals.
Comparison To Academic Texts:
Balances academic rigor with practical accessibility for busy practitioners.
Author Credentials:
Assumed to be authored by experts in grief counseling and relevant healthcare fields.
Content Focus:
Holistic approach to grief and bereavement support within professional contexts.
Case Studies:
Likely includes real-world case examples to illustrate concepts and interventions.
Chapter Structure:
Organized thematically with clear learning objectives and summaries for each section.
Primary Coverage:
Grief, Loss, and Bereavement in Health and Social Care
Secondary Coverage:
Support for the bereaved, practitioner well-being
Estimated Page Count:
Variable (Book dependent, typically 200-300 pages)
Type:
Professional Development / Reference Book
Format:
Likely Print (Paperback/Hardback), potentially eBook
Core Topics:
Understanding grief, stages of grief, types of loss, bereavement counseling, therapeutic interventions
Practitioner Focus:
Skills for supporting bereaved individuals, ethical considerations, self-care for practitioners
Psychological Frameworks:
Models of grief (e.g., Kübler-Ross, Bowlby), attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles relevant to grief.
Social Context:
Impact of culture, religion, family dynamics, and societal norms on grief experiences.
Special Populations:
Bereavement in specific contexts such as child loss, suicide, sudden death, prolonged illness, anticipatory grief.
Support Techniques:
Active listening, empathy building, validation, crisis intervention basics
Assessment Methods:
Assessing levels of distress, identifying risk factors, understanding cultural influences on grief
Therapeutic Approaches:
Introduction to grief counseling techniques, support group facilitation, reminiscence therapy, meaning-making.
Practitioner Self Care:
Strategies for managing vicarious trauma, burnout prevention, maintaining professional boundaries, seeking supervision.
Ethical Dilemmas:
Discussion and guidance on navigating complex ethical situations encountered when supporting the bereaved.
Depth Of Information:
Evidence-based practices, theoretical frameworks, practical application for health and social care settings
Evidence Base:
Detailed references to research studies, clinical trials, and expert consensus in grief and bereavement care.
Application Guidelines:
Practical advice on implementing therapeutic interventions in various healthcare settings (hospitals, hospices, community care).
Research Methodologies:
May discuss methodologies used in grief research, informing the evidence base.
Print Quality:
Standard trade paperback/hardback quality, suitable for professional reading
Digital Format Options:
Potentially available as PDF, EPUB, or MOBI for e-readers if published digitally.
Paper Type:
Likely standard book paper, not specialized technical paper
Layout And Typography:
Designed for readability with clear headings, legible font, and appropriate line spacing for extended reading.
Binding:
Perfect bound (paperback) or stitched/glued (hardback)
Durability:
Standard book binding designed for repeated use in academic or professional settings.
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