Counselling for survivors

What do you say to someone who has just lost a loved one? How do you advise a mother whose child has died? What support can you offer people who have lost someone close to them in a tragic accident? Worn-out phrases full of empty comfort can do more harm than good. But how can you really offer a helping hand to the bereaved? This is the third edition of this publication to address exactly these questions.

The author explains to readers what grief actually entails, how mourning usually proceeds, and how it can become complicated. It also takes an in-depth look at the role of a counsellor in this difficult life situation. Although the book is intended primarily for psychologists or psychotherapists, it also serves as a valuable source of information for laypeople who want to support the bereaved and guide them on their journey through grief.