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Techniques of Grief Therapy: Assessment and Intervention

Editor : Robert A. Neimeyer

Reviews and Endorsements

'Techniques of Grief Therapy: Assessment and Intervention merits a place in every grief counselor's library. These 66 chapters are a repository of great wisdom and the most current approaches, and they offer much, including underlying theory, assessment instruments, and a wide range of carefully described intervention strategies that encompass areas such as assisting clients in coping with emotion, reaffirming continuing bonds, reconstructing meaning, and utilizing ritual in individual and group settings. This volume will become a classic in the field and should be required reading for every counselor or therapist helping individuals cope with loss.'
- Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, professor in the graduate school at the College of New Rochelle and senior consultant with the Hospice Foundation of America

'Robert Neimeyer is the undisputed leader in the psychological study of bereavement. After a chapter that outlines a new comprehensive description of grief, he presents an impressive collection of authors on assessing and helping the bereaved. The 66 short chapters with succinct explanations and illustrative examples invite readers to learn about wide range of possible techniques. Everyone, from seasoned mental health professionals to lay-led bereavement group facilitators, will find new and useful tools in this book.'
- Dennis Klass, PhD, coauthor of Dead but Not Lost: Grief Narratives in Religious Traditions and author of The Spiritual Lives of Bereaved Parents

'Drawing from a wide range of practitioners in research and practice, this book weaves theory and intervention into a practical blend for any professional wanting to hone their skills in effective therapeutic work with bereaved populations. More than 75 diverse contributors offer successful studies, techniques, and strategies to enhance the work of clinicians, researchers, and educators.'
- Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT, CEO of the Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families