Personal Grief Rituals: Creating Unique Expressions of Loss and Meaningful Acts of Mourning in Clinical or Private Settings

Personal Grief Rituals offers a new model for bereaved individuals to create unique expressions of mourning based on memories and emotions specific to their relationship. It explores cultures across the world and throughout history, and contemporary psychological research provides an understanding of the subjective experience of loss. Case studies exemplify innovative strategies for designing personal grief rituals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Personal Grief Rituals presents a groundbreaking model for bereaved individuals to create personalized expressions of mourning that are deeply rooted in their memories and emotions, tailored to their psychological needs. This comprehensive book explores cultures across the globe and throughout history, shedding light on how humanity has always sought solace in grief rituals, even as customs can hinder the pursuit of healthy and meaningful mourning. Contemporary psychological research, particularly attachment theory, provides a profound understanding of the diverse subjective experiences of loss and the potential for complex bereavement. Through richly detailed psychotherapy case studies, the book showcases innovative strategies for designing personal grief rituals. These rituals may involve visiting old haunts, employing symbols to strengthen connections with the deceased, or letting go of remnants of the past. Personal Grief Rituals is an invaluable resource for professionals, students studying the psychology of loss, and anyone seeking to navigate their own grief and mourning in a unique and meaningful way.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815384113