Death, Dying, and Grief - Theories, Tools, and Cases

This book is a groundbreaking resource that explores loss through multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives. Guided by the Spiral Model of Grieving and Healing, it honors the deeply personal yet socially embedded nature of dying and grieving. The book introduces the Integrative Psychosocial Model of Care, providing real-world cases, practical tools, and evidence-based insights from decades of teaching, research, training, and practice.
While many books focus solely on academic theories or practical tools, few bridge the gap between them. This book uniquely combines thanatology theories with real-life cases and actionable tools, providing a comprehensive guide for end-of-life and grief support. It also maintains a compassionate and contemplative approach, incorporating diverse cultural viewpoints throughout.  
The book's 13 chapters are organized in five parts: 

• Part I: An Integrative Understanding of Death, Dying, and Grief
• Part II: Theories and Concepts in Loss, Grief, and Dying
• Part III: Principles and Practices in End-of-Life and Grief Support
• Part IV: Supporting Psychosocial Needs in End-of-Life and Grieving

List of contents

Part I. An Integrative Understanding of Death, Dying, and Grief.- 1. Death and Grief Studies.- 2. Culture in Death, Dying, and Grief.- Part II. Theories and Concepts in Death, Dying, and Grief.- 3. Loss and Grief: Concepts and Types.- 4. Grieving Process Models and Theories.- 5. Dying and End-of-Life Care.- Part III. Principles and Practices in End-of-Life and Grief Support.- 6. Competencies and Principles in End-of-Life and Grief Support.- 7. Assessments & Care Planning.- 8. Holistic Psychosocial Care Plans.- Part IV. Supporting Psychosocial Needs in End-of-Life and Grieving.- 9. Psychosocial Support for End-of-Life Transition.- 10. Psychosocial Support Tools for Grieving.- Part V. Supporting Spiritual Needs in End-of-Life and Grieving.- 11. Spiritual Support for End-of-Life and Grieving.- 12. Spiritual Care for End-of-Life Transition.- 13. Spiritual Support Tools for Grieving.- . Epilogue.

Product details

• Authors: Yan Z Ciupak, Yan Z. Ciupak, Douglas C Smith, Douglas C. Smith
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 19.05.2025
• EAN: 9783031884665
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3188466-5
• No. of pages: 393
• Illustrations: XXXIII, 393 p. 7 illus., 4 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Klinische Psychologie, Spiritualismus, Spiritismus, palliative care, Healing, Palliativmedizin, dying, Mental Health, Spirituality, Loss, Bereavement, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Terminally Ill, Integrative Psychological Model, Counseling competencies and principles, Thanotology, Hospice work, Spiritual concerns of the terminally ill or grieving, Care plans, Coping with dying, Grief Counseling, Grief Support