Lessons in Grief & Death: Supporting People With Developmental Disabilities in the Healing Process
Linda Van Dyke has worked in the field of developmental disabilities for more than 30 years. She began counseling in the area of death and dying while developing a life cycle curriculum to help people with disabilities understand problematic issues. She has presented her methods to many agencies across the United States. She has also worked as a consultant, therapist and teacher of very special arts for the handicapped artist. She is the mother of three sons, including one who has a developmental disability. She holds a master's degree in ministry from Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN.