Grief and Loss: Theories and Skills for the Helping Professions

by Katherine Walsh

Provides a variety of case examples applying theory to practice when working with those dealing with grief and loss. Grief and Theories and Skills for the Helping Professions, 2/e, allows readers to see how essential theories and skills will enhance their own practice. They will gain the core knowledge and skills needed to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities who are experiencing loss and the grief that accompanies it Culture, spirituality, age, gender and other factors that influence grief reactions are discussed, helping readers understand and work with diverse populations. Individual and programmatic responses to grieving people are also included. Each chapter contains exercises that encourage readers to apply the concepts learned and MySocialWorkLab includes a variety of Internet resources and supplemental learning tools. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able MySocialWorkLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocialWorkLab, please or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySocialWorkLab (at no additional cost). 0205206816

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Psychology

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2011

Reviews

[Miranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was required reading for one of my Master of Social Work courses ("Bereavement, Grief, & Loss").

A good primer to grief. Covered a good range of topics, but consisted mostly of personal anecdotes. As someone with a background in hospice, I did not learn much from this book that I did not already know.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for school. I found it very informative without being dull. I will keep this book to look back on in both my future life and career.

[Janyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an informative book and helpful for learning about the grieving process. It was fairly straightforward, easy to follow, and an easy read.