Models of Grief
Several theoretical lenses are offered so that counselors can choose among explanations rather than rely on one account of bereavement.
- Attachment and loss
- The dual process model
- Meaning-making and continuing bonds
Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling, 2nd Edition
About this ebook
Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling, Second Edition, links bereavement theory with counseling assessment and intervention. Darcy L. Harris and Howard R. Winokuer address individual, family, and group work, cultural and ethical questions, and practitioner self-care for counseling students, mental health professionals, and others providing support around loss.
Inside this title
- Attachment, dual process, and meaning-making models of grief
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- Format
- Digital ebook
- ISBN
- 9780826171849
- Last updated
- 2026-11-03
What this book covers.
Loss and bereavement are examined through both counseling psychology and grief studies in this introductory text. Attachment theory, the dual process model, and meaning-making approaches give readers different ways to understand responses to loss. The authors relate these models to assessment and the selection of counseling interventions.
Attention to ethical responsibilities and cultural context accompanies the discussion of work with individuals, families, and groups. The book also considers the experience of the practitioner, including compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and self-care. It is suited to undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as reference for counselors, social workers, hospice staff, chaplains, and community bereavement facilitators.
Study guide included
Inside Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling, 2nd Edition.
Bereavement counseling grounded in theory and practice. Darcy L. Harris and Howard R. Winokuer relate attachment, dual process, and meaning-making models to assessment and intervention with individuals, families, and groups, while addressing cultural context, ethical duties, and the toll that loss work takes on practitioners.
The book introduces bereavement work through counseling psychology and grief studies. Attachment theory, the dual process model, and meaning-making approaches give readers several lenses for understanding how people respond to loss. Those lenses are then connected to assessment and to choosing interventions. Individual, family, and group formats each receive attention, with cultural context and ethical responsibilities treated as part of competent practice. A further strand concerns the practitioner: compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and self-care are discussed as occupational realities rather than afterthoughts. The result is an introductory teaching text that also serves as a reference for people already supporting the bereaved.
Assessment
Assessment is presented as the bridge between theory and intervention, requiring attention to the person's situation and resources.
- Areas to explore in a grief assessment
- Distinguishing grief from other concerns
- Using assessment to plan counseling
Individual Counseling
Work with individuals is described through relationship building and interventions suited to the client's needs.
- Establishing a working alliance
- Matching interventions to presentation
- Working with ongoing loss
Family and Group Work
Loss affects relationships, so counseling may involve families and groups where shared meaning and communication are addressed.
- Assessing family dynamics around loss
- Group formats and their purposes
- Managing conflict and differing grief styles
Culture and Ethics
Cultural context and ethical responsibilities are treated as integral to competent practice rather than separate topics.
- Cultural variation in expressions of grief
- Consent, competence, and boundaries
- Responding to value differences
Practitioner Self-Care
The counselor's own exposure to loss and distress is acknowledged as part of the work.
- Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
- Recognizing warning signs
- Strategies for sustaining practice
Topic map
- Topic 1: Grief Theory and ModelsFoundations
- Topic 2: AssessmentCore practice
- Topic 3: Individual CounselingCore practice
- Topic 4: Family CounselingApplied chapters
- Topic 5: Group WorkApplied chapters
- Topic 6: Culture and EthicsAcross the book
- Topic 7: Practitioner Self-CareLater chapters
Key takeaways
- Grief theory gives counselors multiple lenses rather than a single explanation.
- Assessment links theoretical understanding to intervention choices.
- Cultural context, ethics, and practitioner well-being belong inside competent practice.
Counseling students, mental health professionals, social workers, hospice staff, chaplains, and community bereavement facilitators.
Topics covered
- Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling
- Harris and Winokuer
- bereavement counseling
- dual process model of grief
- grief assessment and intervention
- family and group grief work
- compassion fatigue and self-care
- counseling ethics and culture
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What is Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling, 2nd Edition about?
Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling, Second Edition, links bereavement theory with counseling assessment and intervention. Darcy L. Harris and Howard R. Winokuer address individual, family, and group work, cultural and ethical questions, and practitioner self-care for counseling students, mental health professionals, and others providing support around loss.
Which edition of Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling, 2nd Edition is this?
This listing is for the 2nd edition. Check the title, ISBN, and book details above before ordering, especially if your course or reading list names a specific edition.
Who is Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling, 2nd Edition for?
Counseling students, mental health professionals, social workers, hospice staff, chaplains, and community bereavement facilitators.
Does this page include a study guide?
Yes. This page includes an original study guide with six thematic sections, key takeaways, and a topic map for structured reading.
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