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Book SynopsisThe death of a child - whether during or following birth, through illness, through accident, or through suicide - is one of the greatest challenges families, carers, friends, and the health and social care professionals who support them can face. This book provides professionals with practical advice, resources for further support and reading, and much-needed reassurance that whatever contact they have with the bereaved, and however inadequate they may feel to the task, they can make a difference. With revised material and an entirely new chapter reflecting recent developments in bereavement theory, the third edition of this classic text offers unique insights for professionals with varying levels of experience. From theory and narrative come practical ideas on what to say, what to do, how to behave, how to stay humble in situations where the only real experts are the bereaved themselves, and how professionals can look after themselves in what can be particularly traumatic and upsetting circumstances.
Trade ReviewFrom reviews of previous editions: 'GPs should not miss the chance of reading this book' BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE 'Filled with sensible and sensitive advice' DOCTOR 'Essential reading with a wealth of practical help and advice' UPDATE From Reviews of the Current Edition "I was delighted to have the opportunity to read this thorough and accessible text, with its tone of encouragement, emphasising that you don't need to be an expert to support the bereaved. I recommend it as essential reading for counsellors, psychotherapists (including trainees) and other workers across the 'caring' professions. It also provides a very useful resource for bereaved families." THERAPY TODAY 'Is clearly and simply written and - very practical in the advice it gives - I would commend it to anyone with even a passing involvement with the dead child or their family.' The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists
Table of ContentsSection 1: Theory and Practice. Section 2: Good Practice Guidelines. Section 3: Bereavement Support.
