Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy

From his work, we may be just a bit wiser, a bit healthier, a bit more competent, and a lot more in touch with meaning for the sake of all who mourn." -Illness, Crisis, & Loss "[If] you knew Worden's work and his writings previously, you'll find an enhanced book with a much broader and challenging perspective than his previous editions. If you are not familiar with Bill Worden, then it is time to begin." -Ben Wolfe, MEd, LICSW, Fellow in Thanatology, Program Manager and Grief Counselor, St. Mary's Medical Center's Grief Support Center, Duluth, MN CourseConnectis an interactive learning platform that provides focused lessons, practice quizzes, case studies, and progress tracking so you always know what to review next.Print copies include a CourseConnect access code. What's New in the Fifth Edition - Refinements to the author's TASKS of Mourning - New considerations regarding Mediators of Mourning on social variables - The impact of social media and online resources on "cyber mourning" - Complicated spiritual grief after mass casualty events - DSM-5 changes relevant to bereavement work - Expanded cross-cultural content and specialized grief presentations, including grandparents' grief, prolonged grief disorder, and HIV-AIDS-related bereavement - Updated information on grief and depression - New case studies, reflection/discussion questions, and updated references - Updated and revised information on grief counseling training Why Students Love This Text - Frameworks for assessment and intervention - Practical guidance for complicated grief presentations - Ethical and interprofessional considerations Why Instructors Love This Text - Instructor packet with Manual, PowerPoint slides, and Test Bank Get it with CourseConnect: theSmarter Way to Succeed. Included with your print purchase.CourseConnect is an interactive learning platform that helps you learn faster, study smarter, retain more, and feel confident on exam day. Go beyond the book with tools that help you learn, apply, and assess your progress anywhere, anytime. - Bite-sized interactive lessonsfor focused, efficient study - Applied scenariosthat connect concepts to practice - Quizzes and flashcardswith instant feedback - Personal dashboardto track strengths, gaps, and progress - Study tools,including notes, bookmarks, and search - Course Coach-Expert-powered AI tutor ready to provide trusted explanati