Presents a model of transpersonal intervention that social work clinicians can use when working with terminally-ill clients. Model assumes that individuals possess a level of transpersonal development, with related dimensions of spiritual awareness and personal death perspective; the degree of interrelatedness of these two dimensions influences…

Reviews and critiques descriptive and research literature in group work for bereavement. Includes groups for loss of parent, child, sibling, spouse, or classmate resulting from illness, suicide, or violent death. Discusses additional issues, such as timing of help, related to bereavement. (Author/PVV)

Gives objectives for and an outline of topics covered in a course designed to examine the dynamics of death and dying. (WRM)

Investigated behavioral adjustment of 61 children (ages 4-16) during terminal illness and first year following sibling's death from cancer. Collected data from parents and teachers using Child Behavior Checklist. Results indicated that bereaved siblings demonstrated significantly higher levels of behavior problems and significantly lower social…

Discusses progeria (or Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome), a rare childhood disorder that invariably results in death during adolescence. Describes the major medical aspects of progeria, and discusses the psychosocial implications of the disorder with particular emphasis on grief-triggered reactions. Presents an overview of psychosocial intervention…

Identifies several distinctive characteristics of bereavement in relation to human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Discusses multiple loss syndrome, truant grief, and chronic bereavement that are often experienced by persons living with AIDS and professionals working in HIV/AIDS field. Discusses need for new…

Efforts to alleviate the emotional pain of terminally ill children and their parents have led many physicians to turn to child psychiatrists for psychological support and treatment services. This book, written by a child psychotherapist, offers an overview of children's attitudes to death and considers the moral and ethical issues raised by…

Investigates experiences of Greek mothers who cared for a child dying of cancer. Highlighted some needs during the terminal period. Fifteen mothers were interviewed and both quantitative and qualitative procedures were used to analyze findings. Family networks played a significant role in supporting mother-child units, especially when death…