Grief Demystified

Telling you what you need to know about grief, this book is the perfect introduction for anyone who works with the bereaved. This guide looks at the basics of modern grief theory, tips on what to say to someone in grieving, debunks commonly accepted myths about grief and much more.

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Being able to offer support to the bereaved is an important part of many frontline professions, such as nurses, teachers, funeral directors and anything in between. Yet very little theoretical information about grief has filtered down into mainstream knowledge, and what has is often misinterpreted.

Giving an accessible introduction to modern day grief theory, this book is the perfect guide to grief for counsellors, anyone wishing to support the bereaved, or the griever curious to how their grief works. Debunking commonly believed myths with information on how grief can vary from person to person, advice on communicating with the bereaved and details on the different kinds of grief, this book is an essential read for anyone working with the bereaved.