ABSTRACT

Adults, adolescents, or children processing the death of someone close and who want to cultivate a healthy continuing bond or settle unresolved emotional issues with the deceased. The technique may be contraindicated for clients who have trouble visualizing or for clients whose spiritual or religious beliefs preclude them from feeling comfortable imagining a conversation with a deceased loved one. Caution should also be used with persons who exhibit unhealthy emotional dependence on their relationship with the deceased loved one.