The Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying
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by John D. Canine, Ed.D., Ph.D. The Psychosocial Aspects Of Death And Dying presents an insightful and concise approach to the psychological and sociological aspects of death and bereavement. Topics include general grief theories and stages of grief process and the grief process. Emphasis is given to how other services and systems interrelate — such as government, clergy and the medical profession — so the most appropriate and coordinated service delivery can be performed. Features: Historical and cultural considerations from and individual and societal perspective Theoretical foundations of the psychosocial aspects of grief Development and implementation of bereavement aftercare programs Endorsed by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) Illustrations, graphs, children’s drawings and photos Case examples on specific types of death Chapter summaries Glossary of terms About the Author: Dr. John D. Canine teaches in the Mortuary Science Department of Wayne State University of Detroit, Michigan. He is also President of his own clinical counseling facility, Maximum Living Consultants in Birmingham, Michigan. Specifications: Binding: Softbound Size: 6" x 10" Pages: 305 Illustrations: Approximately 40 diagrams Price: $44.95 Table of Contents: Foreword by Gordon Bigelow, PhD, Executive Director of the American Board of Funeral Service Education Section I: The Psychology of Death and Dying 1. Death: Awareness and Anxiety 2. Cultural Attitudes Towards Death 3. Processing the Death of a Loved One Through Life’s Transitions 4. Psychology of Dying 5. Social Responses to Various Types of Death 6. System Coordination Approach for the Dying Patient 7. Legal Implications for the Dying Patient and the Family Section II: Psychosocial Aspects of Grief 8. Understanding the Basic Tasks of Grief 9. Circumstantial Factors Influencing Grief 10. Comparing and Contrasting Reactions to Loss 11. Manifestations of Grief 12. Why Some People do not Grieve 13. Therapeutic Strategies for the Bereaved 14. Psychosocial Functions of Funeral Rituals 15. The Family: Grief Characteristics and Conflicts within the Family System 16. Children: Making Sense of Separation and Loss 17. A Response to Contemporary Funeral Practices Section III: Bereavement Aftercare: Issues for the Client and Death Care Professionals 18. A Rationale for a Multidisciplinary Support System 19. Counseling Techniques for Helping the Bereaved 20. Models of Bereavement Aftercare 21. Contemporary Issues Impacting Bereavement Aftercare 22. Issues for the Death Care Professional