Stress and Coping of Volunteers Counseling the Dying and Bereaved.

Garfield, Charles A.; Jenkins, Gary J.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Stress and Coping of Volunteers Counseling the Dying and Bereaved.

Garfield, Charles A.; Jenkins, Gary J.

Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, v12 n1 p1-13 1981-82

Reported the stress and coping experience of community volunteers who counseled dying clients and their families. Volunteers most frequently reported turning to themselves or to the client when distressed, also to peers, friends, and family. A common role-defined purpose was significant in stress response and coping. (Author)

Descriptors: Coping, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Role, Death, Empathy, Grief, Interpersonal Relationship, Stress Variables, Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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