ABSTRACT

This manual for facilitators of teen grief groups and other mental health professionals, addresses the unique needs of adolescents experiencing traumatic reactions in the aftermath of violent death. Including information on all types of violent death, this practical guide addresses issues of violence, trauma and loss including sections on logistics, screening, evaluation, consent, facilitators and parents.

part |60 pages

Understanding Adolescents After Violent Death

chapter |3 pages

Violent Death

(Accidents, Suicides, and Homicides)

chapter |6 pages

Group Work?

chapter |4 pages

Adolescent Bereavement

chapter |4 pages

The Bereavement Process

chapter |7 pages

Posttraumatic Stress

chapter |5 pages

Traumatic Grief

chapter |10 pages

Consider the Context

part |21 pages

Group Work with Adults in the Adolescent's Life

part |30 pages

Preparing for a Group with Adolescents

chapter |3 pages

A Note to the Facilitators

chapter |19 pages

Starting the Group

chapter |4 pages

Common Questions

part |37 pages

Facilitating a 10-Week Grief and Trauma Group