Bereavement: Counseling the Grieving Throughout the Life Cycle (Continuum Counseling Series)

Offering a wealth of information in a small amount of space, Crenshaw leads his readers through the seven stages of the bereavement process, noting carefully how particular developmental stages in life will affect the way in which the process is handled. He then gives several sensible suggestions to those who are often called to help others deal with their grief Afterwards, the six major chapters of the book are devoted to the particular needs of the bereaved at each stage of the life cycle, from preschooler to senior. Each chapter contains accounts of typical behaviors and warning signs for which the bereaved may require more intensive or professional psychiatric help. This book should prove extremely useful for those who want a practical guide for helping others handle bereavement. -- Mary Deelev, Booklist