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Use of bibliotherapy in the treatment of grief and loss: a guide to current counseling practices.(Report)
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Adultspan Journal
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March 22, 2008
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- Briggs, Cynthia A.; Pehrsson, Dale-Elizabeth
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 American Counseling Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Grief is a complex and dynamic process influencing individuals of all ages. This article provides an overview of historical and contemporary constructs of grief counseling. Bibliotherapy, a creative counseling tool, is presented as an appropriate intervention when counseling grieving clients. Guidelines for using bibliotherapy with grieving clients are considered.
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