Young People, Bereavement and Loss: Disruptive Transitions?This book examines what we know about young people, bereavement and loss. It includes case studies and other evidence of how young people discuss their experiences of bereavement; the theoretical history of research into bereavement and young people; the evidence of bereavement as a 'risk factor' in the lives of young people; the social and cultural contexts of bereavement, and approaches to education and intervention. It considers the implications for policy-makers and practitioners developing best procedures and practice for working with bereaved young people. |
Contents
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1 Young peoples experiences of bereavement | 7 |
2 Constructing a knowledge base | 21 |
3 Is bereavement a risk factor in young peoples lives? | 29 |
4 The social contexts of bereavement experiences and interventions | 43 |
5 Conclusions | 61 |
What we know from statistical data about the numberof young people who experience bereavement | 71 |
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