Loss and Social Work
Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Exeter
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 145
ISBN-13: 9781844453405
Subjects: Death, Grief, Bereavement; Social Science; Psychological aspects; Bereavement; Family social work; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS; Loss (Psychology); SELF-HELP; Psychology
Description: Exploring models of grieving and loss in various settings, this book encourages reflection on the social work role and on workers own loss experiences.
Notes: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Loss and grief in social work; 2 Loss and grief in a social and cultural context; 3 Experiencing loss: models and theories; 4 Linking theory and practice; 5 Effective social work in response to loss and grief; Conclusion; References; Index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Loss and grief in social work; 2 Loss and grief in a social and cultural context; 3 Experiencing loss: models and theories; 4 Linking theory and practice; 5 Effective social work in response to loss and grief; Conclusion; References; Index.