Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Loss and Bereavement - Theory and Compassionate Practice (Paperback)

Exploring contemporary theory and practice surrounding loss and bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), this book brings together international contributors with a range of academic, professional and personal experience. This authoritative edited book looks at diverse experiences of loss across this population whether it be loss due to transition, the loss or death of others, or facing their own impending death. The book begins by offering theoretical perspectives on loss and compassion, bereavement, disenfranchised grief, spirituality, and psychological support. It then addresses contemporary practice issues in health and social care contexts and explores loss for specific communities with ID including children, individuals with autism, those in forensic environments, and those at the end of life. Identifying inherent challenges that arise when supporting individuals with ID experiencing loss, and providing evidence and case studies to support best practice approaches, this book will be valuable reading for students, academics and professionals in the fields of disability, health and social care.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2014
First published:	August 2014
Contributors:	Mandy Parks • Helena Priest • Philip Dodd • Rachel Forrester-Jones • Ted Bowman • Philip J. Larkin • Michele Wiese • Erica Brown • Linda Machin
Editors:	Sue Read
Dimensions:	229 x 150 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-84905-369-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Disability: social aspects Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > Mental health services
LSN:	1-84905-369-3
Barcode:	9781849053693

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