SOME books available in the
REFERENCE COLLECTION
relating to Grief and Bereavement:
(Click on the title to see the record in our
catalog):
The ... national directory of bereavement support groups, and services -
This extensive collection of
services include over 1,600 community-based bereavement support groups in twelve
categories: AIDS, Death of a Child, Death of an Infant Child, General
Bereavement, Grieving Children, Homicide, Organ/Tissue Donation, Pet Loss,
Suicide, Vehicular Homicide, The Widowed, and 24 Hour Crisis Hotlines.
The Lillian G. Kutscher Thanatology Collection in the Gill Library of the
College of New Rochelle -
This bibliography features works held at the College of New
Rochelle specific to the Lillian G. Kutscher Thanatology Collection.
Contains annotations.
The art of condolence : what to write, what to say, what to do at a time of loss
- Filled with personal stories
and anecdotes, this heartfelt, practical, and easily accessible resource covers
the three most common areas of concern: "What can I write?", "What can I say?",
and "What can I do?". The authors address such issues as: special circumstances
-- sudden death, suicide, the death of a parent or child; how to compose a
letter of condolence -- including a variety of sample letters, how to be of
service from ideas for thoughtful gifts, to assisting with business affairs and
funeral arrangements; suggested ways of helping in the aftermath; when more help
is needed -- the benefits of grief therapy and support groups - with a listing
of recommended reading and other resources.
Handbook of death & dying - "Aiming
for comprehensiveness and to serve the wide community of scholars and
practitioners concerned with various aspects of thanatology, this two-volume
reference comprises 103 detailed essays, which cross disciplines and cultures in
their discussion of death-related beliefs and behaviors, both individual and
collective. Volume one arranges material in sections on death's cultural and
social contexts, controversies, and processes. Among the topics: fear of death,
western philosophical strategies, denial, reincarnation, ghosts, spirituality,
religion, life insurance, and symbolic immortality. The second volume's focus is
on responses to death, with material on ceremonies (funerals); body disposition;
grief, bereavement, and survivorhood; the legalities; the arts; and the future."
(book summary)
Encyclopedia of death and dying -
A long list of respected contributors, predominantly
from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, here provide rich and
fascinating articles on all aspects of death and dying. Arranged alphabetically
by subject, each entry is signed and includes references and suggestions for
further reading (Library Journal).
Back to top
SOME books available in the
CIRCULATING COLLECTION
relating to Grief and Bereavement:
(Click on the title to see the record in our
catalog):
Meaning reconstruction & the experience of loss -
Stresses the role of continued symbolic bonds as well as the appreciation of
life-enhancing growth as one integrates the lessons of loss. Theme presented is
that symptoms in the bereaved have meaning-making significance and that meaning
reconstruction in response to loss is the central process in grieving
(book description).
Death and bereavement across cultures -
This book examines the
beliefs and customs related to death from the perspective of several cultures
and religions, including: Hindu, Tibetan Buddhism, Jewish, Christianity and
Islam. It
explains their psychological and historical context;
shows how customs change on contact with the West; and considers the
implications for the future. Additionally, the editors explore mourning
traditions around the world with the aim of increasing the understanding which
we all bring to the issue of death.
On death and dying -
One of the most important psychological studies of
the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and
transition. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the
now-famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining,
depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she
gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the
patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient's family,
bringing hope to all who are involved (book description).
Grief counseling and grief therapy : a handbook for the mental health
practitioner - "Worden
details the mechanisms of normal grief and the procedures for helping clients
accomplish the "tasks of mourning". He goes on to explain how unresolved grief
can lead to problems requiring psychotherapy, and how the therapist can diagnose
and treat problems related to exaggerated, chronic, masked, and delayed grief
reactions." Book News Inc.
Disenfranchised grief : new directions, challenges, and strategies for practice
-
This book focuses on the kind of grief that is not
openly acknowledged, socially validated, or publicly mourned. It addresses the
unique psychological, biological, and sociological issues involved in
disenfranchised grief. The contributing authors explore the concept of
disenfranchised grief, help define and explain this type of grief, and offer
clinical interventions to help grievers express their hidden sorrow. Research
Press
Continuing bonds : new understandings of grief - "The
accustomed 20th century model of the grief process emphasizes a necessity for
the survivor "to let go" in order to establish new relationships. The 22
contributors to this volume assert a different vision: that for many people a
healthy resolution of grief enables them to maintain a continuing bond with the
deceased in their lives and communities--despite a lack of cultural and
professional approval. The scholars discuss our contemporary notions of grief,
and analyze the experiences of bereaved widows, children, spouses, siblings, and
cultures such as the Japanese to present a unique picture of how people
experience loss." Book News Inc.
On death without dignity : the human impact of technological dying -
"The author
makes a compelling case for rethinking the way we
use technology in oncology, especially in the last months of life...its
contribution and strength lie in the author's presentation of his own field
research and in his analysis of his observations. Thus, the book not only has
value to the field of medical sociology, but it may also assist those in the
health care profession as it spotlights medical practices common in care at the
end of life and forces us to question the purpose and ethics of such practices."
Mary Jo D. Good, Harvard Medical School
The Thanatology community and the needs of the movement
-
Essays emerging from the 1st
National Congress of Thanatology, held at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
in New York City, September 1990, address the major issues facing the
thanatology community, and set an agenda for the field of thanatology in the
1990s. Also published as Loss, Grief & Care, v.6, no.1, 1992.
Back to top
JOURNALS
CNR subscriptions
(click on each title to
see complete holdings information)
Death Studies
Omega:
an international journal for the study
of dying, death, bereavement, suicide, and other lethal behaviors
For full text journals in the field of
Gerontology and Geriatrics (which may have articles pertaining to grief
and bereavement) go to:
GERONTOLOGY AND
GERIATRICS FULL TEXT ONLINE JOURNALS. Examples follow:
Generations
from 01/01/1990
to present
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
from 03/01/1997
to 1 year ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics
Society
from 01/01/2001
to 1 year ago
International Journal of Aging & Human
Development
from 06/06/2003
to 6 months ago
Back to top
Some
VIDEOS available in our catalog relating to Grief and
Bereavement:
(Click on the title to see the record
in our catalog):
Back to top