Authoritative guidance, written in a wonderfully simple and straightforward way,on helping the bereaved cope after the traumatic death of a loved oneUnless forced by circumstances, people in modern societies go to great lengths todeny death, to the extent that even death of a loved one from natural causes tendsto catch us unprepared and unable to cope with its consequences. Death as theresult of a sudden, catastrophic event (traffic accident, suicide, a natural disaster,ect.) can have even more extreme effects, sometimes striking survivors so violentlyand painfully that it leaves an indelible mark.This book speaks about the consequences of such traumatic deaths in a wonderfullysimple and straightforward way. The authors describe, step by step, what happensto people after the sudden death of a family member or close friend, the difficultiesthey face in coping, and how professionals and volunteers can help. With theirwide experience, both personally and as internationally renowned authorities, theyhave written a book for professionals and volunteers who deal with bereavementin language that is accessible to all, so it will also help those who have suffereda traumatic loss themselves to understand what to expect and how to get help.

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Unless forced by circumstances, people in modern societies go to great lengths to
deny death, to the extent that even death of a loved one from natural causes tends
to catch us unprepared and unable to cope with its consequences. Death as the
result of a sudden, catastrophic event (traffic accident, suicide, a natural disaster,
ect.) can have even more extreme effects, sometimes striking survivors so violently
and painfully that it leaves an indelible mark.
This book speaks about the consequences of such traumatic deaths in a wonderfully
simple and straightforward way. The authors describe, step by step, what happens
to people after the sudden death of a family member or close friend, the difficulties
they face in coping, and how professionals and volunteers can help. With their
wide experience, both personally and as internationally renowned authorities, they
have written a book for professionals and volunteers who deal with bereavement
in language that is accessible to all, so it will also help those who have suffered
a traumatic loss themselves to understand what to expect and how to get help.

Inhalt
From the contents:? The Loss of a Beloved One: Theories on Adaption? Reactions to a Traumatic Death? Surviving Suicide? Grief in the Family? Social Networks as a Source of Support? Support From Work and School Environments? Dream, Symbols, and Mourning? Suicide After a Loss or Around Anniversary Times? Surviving the Suicide of a Patient: A Traumatic Loss for Therapists? Postvention: How to Organize It? Helping in Complicated Bereavement Situations? Reciprocal Support and Self-Help Groups? Traumatic Bereavement and the Management of Support Groups? Spreading Awareness for Bereavement Support: Working With the Media? Spreading Awareness: The Charter of Rights of Suicide Survivors and Other Activities? Is Suicide Bereavement Different? Evidence From Case-Control Studies? Suicide Postvention for Different Groups in Different Cultures: All Different, All the Same?? Future Perspectives on Assisting the Bereaved