{"product_id":"9781137296498","title":"Grief and its Challenges","description":"The experience of loss and the healing process of grief are fundamental parts of being human. Written by acclaimed author Neil Thompson, \u003ci\u003eGrief and its Challenges\u003c\/i\u003e provides a theoretically rich and emotionally compassionate introduction to this complex topic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncorporating both traditional and newer viewpoints, this book explores how grieving has been theorized and explains the many social as well as personal factors affecting how individuals encounter, interpret and respond to grief. Brief but telling vignettes show how theory works in practice across a wide variety of grieving experiences, from bereavement and trauma to\u003cbr\u003ethe breakdown of a relationship or losing a job. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis text provides holistic understanding as well as guidance on how to respond to the bereaved and grieving. It is essential reading for trainees and practitioners in counselling, psychotherapy, social work and nursing looking to make sense of issues around loss, trauma and grief, and give skilled, sensitive support.","brand":"Palgrave Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120967631088,"sku":"9781137296498","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781137296498_p0.jpg?v=1763698253","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781137296498","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}