Teaching Death, Grief and Bereavement

By (author) Neil Thompson,Gerry R. Cox

ISBN13: 9781035343850

Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Published: 28/04/2025

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Description
Taking a holistic approach, Neil Thompson and Gerry R. Cox propose a rich variety of methods for teaching death, grief and bereavement. Recognising the sensitivity and complexity of these issues, the authors have developed this guide to help teachers in higher and further education provide high-quality teaching and training around death and mortality, dying and end-of-life care and grief and bereavement. Thompson and Cox address the key challenges of teaching in these areas as well as the complex relationship between theory and practice, putting forward a ‘theorizing practice’ approach. Analysing the role of sociopolitical factors, such as gender and culture, the authors explore the differences between personal and collective responses to death and loss. The book also provides extensive practical guidance in the form of over 80 exercises, tips, advice on pitfalls to avoid, and handouts to be used in class. Teaching Death, Grief and Bereavement is a valuable resource for teachers and lecturers specialising in death, grief and bereavement, as well as educators in social work, social care, healthcare, nursing and counselling.
Contents Foreword x Preface xii Introduction to Teaching Death, Grief and Bereavement PART I EFFECTIVE EDUCATION Introduction to Part I 1 Why am I learning this? 2 The central role of values 3 Critically reflective practice 4 Relating theory to practice 5 Learning to learn 6 The challenges of teaching about death, grief and bereavement 7 Getting started PART II THE SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION Introduction to Part II 8 Incorporating the social dimension 9 Teaching about the sociological imagination PART III DEATH AND MORTALITY Introduction to Part III 10 Death awareness 11 Teaching about death and mortality PART IV DYING AND END-OF-LIFE CARE Introduction to Part IV 12 Preparing for the end 13 Teaching about dying and end-of-life care PART V GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT Introduction to Part V 14 The price we pay for love 15 Teaching about grief and bereavement Conclusion to Teaching Death, Grief and Bereavement References Appendix 1: Guide to Further Learning Appendix 2: Further Teaching Ideas Appendix 3: Exercise Contributors
  • Teaching of a specific subject
  • Sociology: death & dying
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