ABSTRACT

Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society is the authoritative guide to the study of and work with major themes in bereavement. The classic edition includes a new preface from the lead editors discussing advances in the field since the book’s initial publication.

The book’s chapters synthesize the best of research-based conceptualization and clinical wisdom across 30 of the most important topics in the field. The volume’s contributors come from around the world, and their work reflects a level of cultural awareness of the diversity and universality of bereavement and its challenges that has rarely been approximated by other volumes. This is a readable, engaging, and comprehensive book that shares the most important scientific and applied work on the contemporary scene with a broad international audience. It’s an essential addition to anyone with a serious interest in death, dying, and bereavement.

chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

The Historical Landscape of Loss: Development of Bereavement Studies

section Section I|71 pages

Current Conceptualizations of the Grief Response

chapter 2|14 pages

Meaning Reconstruction in Bereavement

From Principles to Practice

chapter 3|13 pages

Attachment and Coping with Bereavement

Implications for Therapeutic Interventions with the Insecurely Attached

chapter 4|10 pages

The Changing Bond in Therapy for Unresolved Loss

An Attachment Theory Perspective

chapter 5|10 pages

The Two-Track Model of Bereavement

The Double Helix of Research and Clinical Practice

section Section II|57 pages

Contexts of Grieving

chapter 11|19 pages

Bridging the Gap

Translating a Research-Based Program into an Agency-Based Service for Bereaved Children and Families

section Section III|109 pages

Challenges in Bereavement

chapter 12|24 pages

Treating Complicated Grief

Converging Approaches

chapter 13|13 pages

Grief in the Midst of Ambiguity and Uncertainty

An Exploration of Ambiguous Loss and Chronic Sorrow

chapter 14|12 pages

Restorative Retelling

Revising the Narrative of Violent Death

chapter 15|13 pages

Bereavement and Disasters

Research and Clinical Intervention

chapter 16|19 pages

Grief After Terrorism

Toward a Family-Focused Intervention

chapter 17|12 pages

Is Suicide Bereavement Different?

Perspectives From Research and Practice

section Section IV|38 pages

Specific Populations

chapter 19|12 pages

Grief in GLBT Populations

Focus on Gay and Lesbian Youth

chapter 20|12 pages

Traumatic Death in the United States Military

Initiating the Dialogue on War-Related Loss

chapter 21|12 pages

Pet Loss

The Interface of Continuing Bonds Research and Practice

section Section V|53 pages

Specialized Therapeutic Modalities

section Sectin VI|62 pages

Grief in a Global Perspective

chapter 27|9 pages

Religion and Spirituality in Adjusting to Bereavement

Grief as Burden, Grief as Gift

chapter 29|13 pages

“The Remedy Is Not Working”

Seeking Socially Just and Culturally Conscientious Practices in Bereavement

chapter 30|12 pages

Grief Dimensions Associated with Hastened Death

Clinical and Ethical Implications

section Section VII|18 pages

Conclusion

chapter 31|16 pages

Building Bridges in Bereavement Research and Practice

Some Concluding Reflections