Routledge Handbook of Traumatic Loss: A Guide to Theory and Practice

The Handbook of Traumatic Loss adopts a broad, holistic approach that recognizes traumatic loss much more fully as a multidimensional human phenomenon, not simply a medical condition. Initial chapters build a foundation for understanding traumatic loss and explore the many ways we respond to trauma. Later chapters counterbalance the individualistic focus of dominant approaches to traumatic loss by highlighting a number of thought-provoking social dimensions of traumatic loss. Each chapter emphasizes different aspects of traumatic loss and argues for ways in which clinicians can help deal with its many and varied impacts. Review "The Handbook of Traumatic Loss, drawing upon work by leading clinicians and researchers, is a major contribution to the field of loss and trauma. Deepening and enriching our understanding of traumatic loss, this carefully crafted book is an essential read." Christopher Hall, CEO, Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement "The Handbook of Traumatic Loss is an excellent, comprehensive examination of the subject by the editors and their colleagues. The chapters in each section are rich with theoretical and clinical wisdom and insights that will be helpful to the clinician, theorist, researcher, and interested reader. Highly recommended." Inge B. Corless, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, professor in the school of nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions "The Handbook of Traumatic Loss analyzes many different types of traumatic loss in a notable effort to achieve a holistic appreciation of both the individuals affected and the social contexts in which such losses occur. The result is a distinctive contribution to improving understandings of the complex challenges presented by traumatic losses and to developing better ways of responding to those affected by such encounters." Charles A. Corr, PhD, member of the board of directors at Suncoast Hospice Institute, an affiliate of Empath Health, Clearwater, Florida About the Author Neil Thompson is an independent writer, educator, and adviser based in Wales. He was formerly the editor of the US-based international journal, Illness, Crisis, & Loss and currently runs the Avenue Professional Development Programme. Gerry R. Cox is professor emeritus of sociology/archaeology at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, former director of the Center for Death Education & Bioethics, and a member of the board of directors of the National Prison Hospice Association. Robert G. Stevenson is senior professor in the graduate counseling program of Mercy College in New York and a recipient of the New York State Defense of Freedom Medal. He developed the first independent course on death education at the high-school level and taught it for 25 years