Bereavement, Loss and Learning Disabilities

Bereavement, Loss and Learning Disabilities
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Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9781849050203
ISBN-13 : 1849050201
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Book Synopsis Bereavement, Loss and Learning Disabilities by : Robin Grey

Download or read book Bereavement, Loss and Learning Disabilities written by Robin Grey and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Losing a loved one and coping with the subsequent adjustments that follow are a difficult fact of life, but people with learning disabilities face specific difficulties in processing and managing these changes. Adopting an integrative approach, this book acknowledges the importance of helping relationships in supporting this vulnerable group through periods of loss and bereavement. The author explains how to engage the person with a learning disability in talking therapy by creating an open dialogue. Common signs of stress, factors to consider in assessing risk and advice on how best to approach difficult subjects are presented. The role of supervision in counselling and issues surrounding terminal illness are also discussed, and practical solutions offered. Professionals working in the field of learning disabilities, such as counsellors, therapists, carers and health and social care students will find this informed guide beneficial in communicating and supporting people with learning disabilities.


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