Handbook of Traumatic Loss

The Handbook of Traumatic Loss adopts a broad, holistic approach that recognises traumatic loss much more fully as a multidimensional human phenomenon, not simply a medical condition. Initial chapters build a foundation for understanding traumatic loss and explore the many ways we respond to trauma. Later chapters counterbalance the individualistic focus of dominant approaches to traumatic loss by highlighting a number of thought-provoking social dimensions of traumatic loss.

Key Features

• Explores the multidimensional aspects of traumatic loss.
• Builds a foundation for understanding various responses to trauma.
• Highlights social dimensions of traumatic loss beyond individualistic approaches.
• Offers insights for clinicians to address the varied impacts of traumatic loss.

Additional Information

Each chapter emphasises different aspects of traumatic loss and argues for ways in which clinicians can help deal with its many and varied impacts.