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Dying, Death and Grief is written for anyone who provides support to adults following bereavement. The author explains the theoretical background to attachment and loss and the core skills needed to support people who have been bereaved. Case studies and personal accounts are included to illustrate key points and exercises are provided to help you examine your own experiences and attitudes in relation to loss. The book also takes into account topics that are frequently overlooked in other texts such as sexuality, spiritual responses to loss, cultural influences and diversity, as well as the nature of chronic and disenfranchised grief.
Dreams in Dying, Death and Grief
Dreams in Dying, Death and Grief
‘Dreams are a very important way to continue my relationship with my father since he is not here physically. It is something I don't take lightly. Our culture is one that believes in dreams as a way to see things, to understand and to communicate with the past. Many of our ancient prophets communicated through dreams.’
Ziggy Marley, son of musician Bob Marley, in Gay, 2006: 10)
Our dreams reflect our lives, our culture and the events that influence our thoughts and feelings (Bynum 1993). Those of us who work in bereavement care can use dreams as part of the process of addressing emotional aspects of loss. Learning about dreamwork is a deeply satisfying process which ...
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