The Routledge International Handbook of Child and Adolescent Grief in Contemporary Contexts

This volume presents the leading research in child and adolescent grief from a diverse and global perspective, focusing on the systemic, political, and cultural processes that have a direct bearing on the way youth experience loss and grief. It includes contributions from a range of countries and disciplines and addresses contemporary theoretical frameworks, research findings, and praxis related to both death and non-death losses. The themes of coping, resilience, and growth are central and interwoven in each chapter, and Chapter 9 is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF.

Format: Hardback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores cutting-edge research on child and adolescent grief, offering a diverse and global perspective. It delves into the intricate systemic, political, and cultural factors that shape young people's experiences of loss and grief. Co-edited by Carrie Traher and Lauren J. Breen, the book brings together a global community of academics, practitioners, and social activists to address the complexities of grief for youth in today's world. Presented in four parts, the contributors provide a theoretical foundation for understanding youth, grief, and bereavement, exploring topics such as suicide bereavement, war trauma, digital grief narratives, child soldiering, and more.

Each chapter offers a comprehensive examination of contemporary theoretical frameworks, research findings, and practical applications related to both death and non-death losses. Contributors hail from various countries and disciplines, including educators, healthcare professionals, policy makers, and advocates. The themes of coping, resilience, and growth are central to the chapters, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting young people's emotional well-being.

This handbook is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, scholars, educators, parents, and activists seeking to understand the most pressing societal and global issues affecting youth grief. It provides valuable insights into the lived experiences of young people and offers context for personal and professional interactions with them. Chapter 9 of the book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032118239