ABSTRACT

Clergy are in a natural position to help people who experience a variety of losses, including death, divorce, moves, and develop-mental transitions. Historically, clergy have been involved as supporters of the bereaved, yet many clergy say that their educa-tion lacked substantive teachings in this area of caring. This book is a response to this apparent need. While directed at clergy, anyone involved in this area of caregiving will find the contents of value.

chapter 1|2 pages

Semantic Distinctions in Terminology

chapter 2|3 pages

Social Influences and Grief

chapter 3|3 pages

Increased Interest in Bereavement Care

chapter 4|3 pages

Broader Framework for Loss

chapter 5|9 pages

Attachment Influences on Grief

chapter 6|8 pages

Uniqueness of Grief Response

chapter 7|33 pages

Overview of Normal Experience of Grief

chapter 8|6 pages

Additional Significant Features of Grief

chapter 9|9 pages

Reconciliation Needs or Tasks of Mourning

chapter 10|3 pages

Morbidity and Mortality

chapter 11|22 pages

Complicated Grief

chapter 12|3 pages

Duration of Grief

chapter 13|2 pages

Anniversary Reactions

chapter 14|6 pages

Grief Avoidance Response Styles

chapter 15|2 pages

Respecting Denial

chapter 16|3 pages

Viewing the Body of the Deceased

chapter 17|2 pages

Function of Tears

chapter 18|2 pages

Bereavement Overload

chapter 19|3 pages

Anticipatory Grief

chapter 20|4 pages

Use of Medication

chapter 21|2 pages

Faith and the Expression of Grief

chapter 22|4 pages

Model for Assessment of the Mourner

chapter 23|6 pages

Funeral Ritual and Grief

chapter 24|7 pages

Children and Grief

chapter 26|9 pages

Helping Tasks of the Caregiver

chapter 27|6 pages

Caring for the Caregiver

chapter 28|1 pages

A Final Word