About the Book
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.
Table of 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
About the Author :
Geert E. Smid, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist and professor of psychotrauma, loss, and grief at the University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, and ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre, Diemen, the Netherlands.
Hannah Comtesse, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor of clinical and health psychology at the University of Hagen, Germany,
Paul A. Boelen, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and full professor of clinical psychology at Utrecht University and ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre, the Netherlands.
Review :
"The scope of this comprehensive guide for mental health professionals transcends previous contributions of similar kind, bringing us squarely up to date with 21st century developments. It is theory based, research informed, and culturally sensitive, but it is also thought-provoking, with awareness of current limitations to understanding about grief complications, which adds to its value. This is a book that all those concerned with the care of bereaved persons can turn to , and I am glad to have this scholarly yet accessible source at hand for consultation."
Margaret Stroebe, PhD, professor emeritus of clinical psychology, Utrecht University and University of Groningen, The Netherlands
"Traumatic deaths are particularly embedded in cultural narratives, making it essential for treatment of prolonged grief and related mental health issues to be culturally informed. This book is an indispensable resource for practitioners working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds who deal with grief-related distress. A must-read book, it provides a comprehensive range of therapeutic strategies and tools meticulously tailored to address the unique needs of these patients."
Cyrille Kossigan Kokou-Kpolou, PhD, assistant professor of clinical and health psychology, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
"Timely, comprehensive, up to date, evidence based, culturally sensitive, covering the life span development from childhood to old age: This book is much needed and a must read for all therapists!"
Ulrich Schnyder, MD, professor emeritus of psychiatry and psychotherapy, University of Zurich, Switzerland
