Handbuch Trauerbegegnung und -begleitung

Palliative care and hospice work have developed in various ways in recent years. This has also led to a more intense perception and discussion of dying, death, and grief in society. In the encounters and support of seriously ill and dying individuals, including their surroundings, topics such as pain, physical symptoms, psychosocial issues, experiences of suffering, farewell, death, and grief are ever-present. A key task for those working in the palliative and hospice fields is dealing with grief. The handbook clarifies the possibilities and limitations of grief encounters and grief support, providing answers to the numerous questions surrounding the phenomenon of grief. In addition to conveying theoretical foundational knowledge for understanding grief, it presents practical ways and strategies for coping with grief, as well as addressing recurring questions of guilt, despair, the search for meaning, and longing.