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When we experience a great loss, our despair can be so intense that we get stuck, oftentimes facing backwards, reliving painful experiences that may leave us feeling stranded in the past. We can find ourselves living day-to-day on autopilot, going through the motions, while in the back of our minds we might think we don't deserve to be happy anymore. When we try to look at the future, whatever plans we had made prior to our loss now seem impossible to achieve. If this sounds familiar, Time Perspective Therapy (TPT) is designed to help; it provides simple tools to turn your perspective from dark to light, from negative to positive. This book dives deep into the many facets of grief: from depression and caregiver stress to reestablishing relationships that may have fallen to the wayside and making plans for your new and different future. Through real-life intimate stories of those who have suffered loss and grown from the experience, and easy-to-do exercises, it is designed to help you learn how TPT can help you cherish the past, enjoy the present, move toward a new and brighter future, and live a fulfilling, meaningful life.

Pregnancy loss--the death of a conceptus, fetus, or neonate before the 21st day of life--affects a substantial number of women and their partners, and can lead to severe and long-lasting psychological consequences. Perinatal grief, however, is often invalidated, avoided, or dismissed in Western society. Therapy can offer bereaved parents an empathic and affect-regulating relationship in which to mourn. In Psychotherapy for Pregnancy Loss: Applying Relationship Science to Clinical Practice, Rayna D. Markin applies cutting-edge research on the therapist-client relationship to individual and couples therapy for pregnancy loss and related forms of reproductive trauma, in such a way that is easy for clinicians to utilize in various settings. Through in-depth clinical illustrations and practical relational guidance, Markin demonstrates how the therapy relationship can help clients affected by pregnancy loss to mourn their losses, process and grow from trauma and loss, and restore healthy self-esteem. Guided largely by attachment theory and research on evidence-based relationships and responsiveness, this book is a guide on what exactly clinicians should do and how they should be in the therapy relationship to help clients not only grieve and process the traumatic experience of pregnancy loss but also achieve greater attachment security. Psychotherapy for Pregnancy Loss will serve as a valuable go-to guide on how clinicians can establish and utilize the kind of therapeutic relationship that is needed to help clients process and grow from the trauma of pregnancy loss.

Attachment-Informed Grief Therapy bridges the fields of attachment studies, thanatology, and interpersonal neuroscience, uniting theory, research, and practice to enrich our understanding of how we can help the bereaved. The new edition includes updated research and discussion of emotion regulation, relational trauma, epistemic trust, and much more.In these pages, clinicians and students will gain a new understanding of the etiology of problematic grief and its treatment, and will become better equipped to formulate accurate and specific case conceptualization and treatment plans. The authors also illustrate the ways in which the therapeutic relationship is crucially important – though largely unrecognized – element in grief therapy and offer guidelines for an attachment-informed view of the therapeutic relationship that can serve as the foundation of all grief therapy.Written by two highly experienced grief counselors, this volume is filled with instructive case vignettes and useful techniques that offer a universal and practical frame of reference for understanding grief therapy for clinicians of every theoretical persuasion.

For most people, grief is an inevitable part of life and if you're a wellness practitioner, then the likelihood is that you will at some point work with a bereaved client. This may initially seem like a heavy responsibility and so this guide aims to help you feel prepared and confident in how you support your client. It will explain how loss and grief can place tremendous strain on the body and how it may manifest physically, mentally, and spiritually, whilst equipping you with the tools and resources you need to support your grieving client.Vanessa May draws from over 16 years'worth of experience as a registered nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach, and trauma-informed holistic grief coach. As a result, she is able to cover nutritional medicine support whilst also educating readers on grief models and theories versus the actual reality of grief through her own experiences of traumatic loss and various case studies.This is an invaluable book for all types of wellness practitioners and therapists who would like to understand how to approach and make space for their clients'bereavement.

En proposant des réflexions et des conseils pratiques sur l'accompagnement du deuil et des situations de détresse, cet ouvrage s'adresse non seulement aux personnes endeuillées et à leur famille et entourage mais également à un public professionnel médico-psycho-social. Issu des questions rencontrées par l'auteur dans son travail d'accompagnement des personnes en deuil et de supervision des soignants, l'ouvrage aborde également d'autres situations de crise comme la santé fragilisée ou la perte d'un emploi. Profondément remaniée, la nouvelle édition s'intéresse à des questions sociétales très actuelles telles que le deuil des demandeurs d'asile, les personnes connues et le deuil collectif, le deuil sur Internet, les morts violentes,... Véritable aide pour un réel soutien dans des situations (trop) souvent déroutantes pour les proches, les soignants, les enseignants, les employeurs, ce livre fourmillant d'exemples et de conseils concrets, écrit dans un style direct et pragmatique est accessible à un large public.

El Covid-19 ha provocado mucho dolor en la vida de las personas, ya sea en lo físico, psicológico o en lo espiritual. Muchas de ellas nos relatan en estas páginas sus experiencias de dolor. Este libro, además, hace un recorrido por el significado del duelo, qué es, cuáles son las manifestaciones, consecuencias, etc. y nos cuenta de la técnica terapéutica de hipnosis clínica, desconocida por algunos, y tan efectiva para el tratamiento del duelo. Producto del flagelo del Covid-19, se presenta aquí una nueva técnica de hipnosis clínica llamada: Hipnoterapia de Duelo Sanador (HDS), como un recurso terapéutico de sanación y alivio para las personas que están sufriendo duelos en tiempos de pandemia.

A comprehensive and up-to-date handbook that surveys the field of grief therapy. With contributions from leading international scholars and practitioners, it covers: Foundational matters such as clinical presentations in bereavement, the conceptualization of grief therapy and its evidence base; distinctive approaches to grief therapy including existential therapy, art therapy, CBT and narrative, psychodynamic and meaning-based approaches; specific circumstances of death such as violent death and suicide, and particular populations such as bereaved parents and grieving children; professional issues such as training in grief therapy and therapist self-care. The handbook is designed with students and practitioners in mind, with vivid case studies that bring theory and practice to life, key-point summaries at the end of each chapter and recommendations for further reading on each topic.

This book proposes and explores a novel conceptualisation of the grieving process grounded in evolutionary psychology that integrates cognitive behavioural approaches such as compassion focused therapy, metacognitive awareness, and acceptance and commitment therapy.Starting with an introduction of the historical and theoretical basis for the Principles of Loss model, the book then outlines methods of assessment and describes the processes of formulation and case conceptualisation, with specific guidance on how to navigate these in the context of loss. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Five-Phase Principles for the Treatment of Loss and Grief (intervention), as well as guidance on the supervision of loss. The chapters, accompanied by case studies, provide an overview of the novel model, followed by specific and tailor-made guidance on assessment (including a novel self-report measure), formulation, treatment, and supervision.This guide is intended for clinicians familiar with or interested in the theory and practice of third-wave cognitive behavioural therapies.

Découvrez notre synthèse du livre Vivre le deuil au jour le jour (Christophe Fauré)!Notre ouvrage présente et résume les conclusions du travail de compréhension et de description du processus de deuil réalisé par Christophe Fauré, exposées dans son livre Vivre le deuil au jour le jour. Christophe Fauré, psychiatre et psychothérapeute, définit les éléments essentiels des processus de deuil souvent ignorés ou sous-évalués par la société occidentale actuelle. Selon lui, le deuil, processus naturel de cicatrisation psychique qui s'active après la perte d'un être cher, est le signe d'une intelligence interne à chaque individu. Grâce à notre analyse, vous pourrez donc vous faire rapidement une idée critique de la valeur ajoutée de l'ouvrage Vivre le deuil au jour le jour. Ce que vous trouverez dans cette analyse : • Une présentation brève de Christophe Fauré • Une mise en contexte de l'ouvrage • Un résumé et une analyse du contenu de l'œuvre et des points clés mis en avant par l'auteur • Une réflexion autour de l'ouvrage, ses limites et les perspectives qui en découlent • Une liste de ressources bibliographiques pour aller plus loin dans votre réflexion. En 50 Minutes seulement, plongez au cœur d'une critique complète et détaillée d'un ouvrage de psychologie incontournable!À propos de la collection Book Review de 50 Minutes.fr : La collection a à cœur de rendre la littérature et l'apprentissage accessible à tous. C'est pourquoi nous proposons des analyses littéraires claires et concises qui vous aideront à élargir sans effort vos connaissances, grâce à une sélection variée de best-sellers en psychologie, en développement personnel et en business/management. En moins d'une heure, vous pourrez ainsi développer de nouvelles compétences, augmenter votre culture générale ou encore acquérir une compréhension approfondie d'un sujet qui vous passionne!

With clarity and eloquence, Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention comprehensively captures the nuance and complexity involved in counseling bereaved and traumatically bereaved persons in all stages of the life cycle. Integrating the various models of grief with the authors'strengths-based framework of grief and loss, chapters combine the latest research in evidence-based practice with expertise derived from years of psychotherapy with grieving individuals. The book walks readers through the main theories of grief counseling, from rapport building to assessment to intervention. Each chapter concludes with lengthy case scenarios that closely resemble actual counseling sessions to help readers apply their understanding of the chapter's content. In the support material on the book's website, instructors will find a sample syllabus, PowerPoint slides, and lists of resources that can be used as student assignments or to enhance classroom learning.Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively with clients experiencing trauma and loss.

For many years, debate has raged as to whether children are capable of embarking on a true mourning process. In When a Child Grieves, Corinne Masur provides an excellent overview of the myriad psychoanalytic theories on the subject and demonstrates conclusively that children can and do mourn. She describes how children and adolescents experience grief and how the mourning process can go awry. Dr Masur provides ample guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents struggling with their grief, alongside a multitude of clinical examples to illustrate her salient points. One detailed and poignant case history is returned to throughout the book, that of a three-year-old who lost his father to suicide. This sensitive and important work fills a void in the literature and will become a key text for trainees and qualified psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, clinicians, and other professionals working with bereaved children.

The one book you need to help your grieving clients move from heartache to hope. - Heather StangUnderstanding loss and its effects is integral to effective counseling and support in the treatment of grief. This book is both a guide to the key theories of bereavement, and a practical workbook that can be used with clients to help them understand and work through their grief in a positive, transformative way. Divided into two parts, the first section presents current models of grief used by thanatologists, and advice on when to apply them, these models provide a springboard to deepen the conversation with clients, allowing them to discover insights, consider memories and express their pain. In the second part of the book, creative exercises encourage clients to engage with their stories and actively apply their discoveries to their own healing. Offering a straightforward guide to bereavement models and therapeutic approaches, with photocopiable exercises and worksheets, The Creative Toolkit for Working with Grief and Bereavement is a valuable resource for information on grief and how to help grieving clients, and an invitation to explore creative possibilities for healing.

This pioneering book provides guidance for those helping bereaved adults through the process of grieving loved ones who died as a result of substance use. People bereaved in this manner require very specific support through these unique circumstances, and this book contains contributions from a range of leading experts in the field on how to help people bereaved in this way, with examples of good practice. It combines theory, research and practice in a straightforward and untechnical way, clearly describing the complex, severe nature of these bereavements and how to support bereaved people through this complex grieving process. The book also explains bereavement, substance use and how addictive substance use can affect a family, and provides comprehensive case studies that illustrate how to support and counsel.Rooted in specialist professional experience, this is the indispensable guide for all those whose work involves supporting these bereaved people, as well as being of interest to those bereaved this way and their family, friends and colleagues who may be supporting them.

The death of a loved one is a traumatic event for both adults and children. Grieving has no rules, no prescribed course, or expiration date. After a death, the feelings and experiences that follow can be extremely overwhelming and confusing. The authors of this book create a supportive environment that normalizes the phases of grief through clinical expertise, including a lifespan approach that indicates grief is certainly a journey from which none of us ever escapes nor perhaps reaches closure. This is an important work that addresses the spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of a person's grief. Specific topics include: the physical aspects of grief; anticipatory grief; grief through a child's eyes; understanding grief and spirituality; counseling the bereaved adult; adult grief support groups; death in a military family; counseling grieving children and traumatic loss; messages of mourning; using art to facilitate a child's expression of grief; and the importance of self-care. In addition, numerous case examples describing real-life experiences are discussed, helping to enhance coping and encourage healing. The text is further enhanced by an appendix containing a wealth of information that includes sample group activities. This book will be a significant resource for mental health professionals, grief counselors, human service providers, social workers, clergy, nurses, and lay volunteers.

With 15 ready-to-use protocols, this book explains the theory and practice of art therapy approaches to grief and features client case studies and art therapists'own experiences. Methods, procedures and a discussion of themes are organised in an instructional manner for ease of replication in a wide variety of clinical settings.

Viele Frauen, die Fehlgeburten erleiden, schweigen und fühlen sich in ihrer Situation allein, denn es ist ein gesellschaftliches Tabuthema, über den Verlust des ungeborenen Kindes zu sprechen. Dabei bleibt oft auch die professionelle, sensible medizinische Betreuung auf der Strecke und die Verarbeitung wird erschwert. Was erleben Frauen bei einer Fehlgeburt? Kennen sie ihre Rechte und Möglichkeiten? Was hilft ihnen, die Situation zu verarbeiten? Die Autorin hat mehr als 400 Frauen befragt und ihre Antworten in dieses Buch einbezogen. Dieser Ratgeber bietet fachliche Informationen rund um das Thema Fehlgeburt und soll Frauen Wissen an die Hand geben, um den Verlust bestmöglich zu verarbeiten. Aber auch Angehörigen, Freunden und medizinischem Personal kann dieses Buch helfen, sensibel mit dem Thema umzugehen.

An in-depth guide to the counseling process and establishing a trusting relationship with clients—from a bestselling author and grieving expert Helping people in grief means being an empathetic companion—someone who allows grievers to be experts of their own experiences, who bears witness without judging, who gently encourages the expression of thoughts and feelings. But even if you approach the work with this understanding, how you'are'when you spend time with the griever also has a tremendous influence on your capacity to help. How do you develop a relationship with the griever? How do you show empathy, respect, warmth, and genuineness? Could you improve your listening, paraphrasing, clarifying, perception checking, informing, and other essential helping skills? Whether you are a professional counselor or a lay helper, whether you have years of experience or are new to the work, this guide, based on by Dr. Wolfelt's companioning philosophy, will help you be the most effective grief companion you can be.

This book explains how the six branches of yoga offer guidance and coping methods to those who have suffered bereavement or loss. Looking at the emotional, spiritual, philosophical elements, as well as the physical postures of yoga, the book shows how to begin and sustain a personal practice that helps us move through grief on multiple levels.

Although a certain amount of grief is expected and normal following the loss of a loved one, many people experience particularly intense and/or long-lasting grief, or complicated grief (CG). Up to 20% of acutely bereaved individuals and 33% of psychiatric outpatients suffer from CG. Furthermore, as the baby boom generation ages, the number of people experiencing CG will likely increase. One of the most cost-effective, research-supported treatments for CG is short-term group therapy. This approach not only treats more patients with fewer resources, but also capitalizes on the unique and powerful therapeutic factors associated with group therapy. Over the past 22 years, William Piper and colleagues have developed and tested two models for treating CG with short-term group therapy. Extensive randomized, controlled clinical trials have demonstrated significantly higher effect sizes for the model treatments than other CG treatments, including individual therapy approaches. This book begins with a meticulous, comprehensive review of research related to CG, including prevalence, risk factors, effects of patient characteristics and group composition on therapeutic outcome, and mechanisms of change in group therapies for CG. The chapters also describe how the two models were developed and tested. Finally, the book explains how to administer the models, including assessing patients, forming groups, preparing group members for treatment, and running and terminating the group. This book is essential reading for all clinicians and researchers interested in CG, group therapy, and short-term therapy, as well as administrators and managers responsible for the delivery of healthcare services.