PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF GRIEF COUNSELING IBD

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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 stylesExpansion of social issues impacting grief including political changes, environmental concerns, cultural differences, and exposure to terrorismNew theory, research, and practice for grief in non-death lossesNew information on diversity and grief, the role of grounding and contemplative practices, and grief and developmental perspectives across the lifespanUse of technology in both professional and informal grief supportNew case studies with additional case scenarios for real-world applicationPractice examples containing clinical application information in each chapterKEY FEATURES:Focuses on clinical applicationCombines the knowledge and skills of counseling psychology with current theory and research in grief and bereavementWritten in easy-to-understand language, with emphasis on practical applicationIncludes learning objectives, practice examples, glossary terms, and questions for reflectionSupplemental Instructor?s Manual, Test Bank, and PowerPoints included