Full Description
Psychotherapy for Prolonged and Traumatic Grief integrates evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment interventions for prolonged grief disorder (PGD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depressive disorder. These interventions can be applied in bereaved people following different types of traumatic loss, including those bereaved by suicide or disasters, military veterans, first responders, refugees, and others.
This groundbreaking volume is an ambitious and essential first: a truly global integration of scholarly perspectives on prolonged and traumatic grief. Covering all age groups with remarkable sensitivity, it is the go-to guide for mental health practitioners worldwide. From precise, state-of-the-art diagnostic planning to nuanced, culturally sensitive implementation of evidence-based interventions, the book empowers clinicians to assist people with prolonged and traumatic grief. By seamlessly integrating cognitive behavioral and meaning-oriented approaches, it provides a comprehensive and compassionate framework for prevention and treatment.
Contents
Part 1: Diagnosing Prolonged and Traumatic Grief 1. Prolonged and traumatic grief: Symptoms, staging, and stepped care 2. Practice of clinical assessment of prolonged and traumatic grief 3. Risk and protective factors for prolonged and traumatic grief 4. Conceptualizations of prolonged grief and traumatic grief Part 2: Psychotherapy for Prolonged and Traumatic Grief 5. Psychoeducation about prolonged and traumatic grief 6. Exposure in the treatment of prolonged grief and traumatic grief: An associative memory network perspective 7. Attribution of meaning, reengaging, and activation 8. Symbolic interactions: Writing assignments, imagery rescripting, imaginary conversations, and rituals 9. Internet- and mobile-based interventions for prolonged and traumatic grief 10. Pharmacotherapy in prolonged and traumatic grief Part 3: Special Populations 11. Ambiguous loss: Assessment and intervention after the disappearance of a loved one 12. Diagnosing prolonged and traumatic grief in children and adolescents 13. Psychotherapy for prolonged and traumatic grief in children and adolescents 14. Psychotherapy for prolonged and traumatic grief in older adults 15. Psychotherapy for prolonged and traumatic grief in migrants and refugees
