Kategoria BISAC: Psychology >> Grief & Loss

Counseling and group guidance are differentiated, and clear, definitive guides that will help the counselor determine when he/she should use counseling or when he/she should use group guidance are offered.

The important distinction between counseling and psychotherapy is made, with considerable reference to the judgments of several authorities on this question.

Ethics of counseling are discussed. This is a vital area for counseling, because unless an occupation determines ethical standards which are honored by its practitioners, it cannot justify the claim that it is a...

Breath is a collection of reflections for those who care for the dying. It contains weekly meditations for caregivers.

“These beautiful, warm, and sensitively written reflections are a true gift for individuals caring for the dying.They offer comfort and solace as we journey with those at the edge of life.”

Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv

Professor

The College of New Rochelle

“In the vignettes that fill the pages of his book, Chaplain Matt Holmes attends to the mysterious interweaving of death and life by deeply reflecting on his ministry with...

Bump is a beautiful children's book that addresses the issues of love and loss and the circle of life from the viewpoint of a little dog named Bump. She helps the family through the process of losing their beloved Grandma and "takes charge" to help them move on with their lives through the redeeming power of love.

Joann Filomena's Widowed is not only a shared journey through loss, but also a roadmap for rebuilding a future that makes room for hope and happiness alongside pure and beautiful grief. Widows will discover exactly what it is they need in order to move forward, and even how to dream again. Not since Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking has there been a book of such honesty and passion about the unique experience that is widowhood--a time...

After experiencing multiple tragedies to her children, Cari Zorno concluded that an important step in her healing was to bring healing to others--especially youth, ill-equipped to handle loss.

In TATTOOED by GRIEF, Zorno offers perspectives and tools for people who walk with youth experiencing grief. Zorno explains:

• How youth feel grief and loss like a tattoo etched on the heart
• Why grief is unique to each person
• What youth may not understand about grief's effects
• Skills for coping with challenging days like birthdays and...