Main description:

This book presents an integrated treatment approach for those struggling to adapt after the sudden, traumatic death of a loved one. The authors weave together evidence-based clinical strategies grounded in cutting-edge knowledge about both trauma and grief. The book offers a clear framework and many practical tools for building survivors' psychological and interpersonal resources, processing their trauma, and facilitating mourning. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes over 30 reproducible handouts. Purchasers can access a companion website to download and print these materials as well as supplemental handouts and a sample 25-session treatment plan.

Winner (Second Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Category

Contents:

I. Fundamentals of Traumatic Bereavement
1. Sudden, Traumatic Death and Traumatic Bereavement
2. Theoretical Foundations
II. Living with Traumatic Bereavement
3. Psychological Dimensions
4. Domains of Life Affected
III. Risk Factors and Related Evidence
5. Event-Related Factors
6. Person-Related Factors
7. Treatment Research
IV. Guidelines for Implementing the Treatment Approach
8. Client Assessment
9. Implementation Issues
10. Building Resources
11. Processing Trauma
12. Facilitating Mourning
V. Challenges in Implementing the Treatment Approach
13. Treatment Challenges
14. Effects of the Treatment on Therapists
Appendix. Handouts