A literature review of western bereavement theory: from decathecting to continuing bonds
Grief; Death; bereavement; SSHRC CURA; Loss (Psychology); CULTURAL policy; Depression; FAMILY counselors; grief work history; Mental; multicultural aspects of grief; MULTICULTURALISM; SADNESS; SOCIAL policy
Theories of bereavement continue to change and develop. This literature review explores the history of Western bereavement theories, beginning with Freud's grief work, moving to the stage theories, and concluding with current constructivist thought of making meaning and continuing bonds with the deceased. Special consideration is given to gender and multicultural aspects of grief and loss. The review concludes with a discussion of the role of couple and family counselors. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of Family Journal is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts); Theories of bereavement continue to change and develop. This literature review explores the history of Western bereavement theories, beginning with Freud's grief work, moving to the stage theories, and concluding with current constructivist thought of making meaning and continuing bonds with the deceased. Special consideration is given to gender and multicultural aspects of grief and loss. The review concludes with a discussion of the role of couple and family counselors. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of Family Journal is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts)
2007
Rothaupt JW; Becker K
Family Journal
2007
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Treatment of Complicated Mourning (Book)
SSHRC CURA; Bereavement -- Psychological aspects; BOOKS -- Reviews; NONFICTION; RANDO; Therese A; TREATMENT of Complicated Mourning (Book)
Reviews the book "Treatment of Complicated Mourning," by Therese A. Rando.; Reviews the book "Treatment of Complicated Mourning," by Therese A. Rando.
1994
Rexroat RV
Family Journal
1994
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