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Working with Loss, Death and Bereavement: A Guide for Social Workers Jeremy Weinstein. Sage, London, 2008 ISBN 9781412923903
I have long been of the opinion that loss and grief issues are sadly neglected in social work education and practice. This book is therefore one that I very much welcome, as it makes the point clearly and strongly that loss issues are very relevant to many aspects of social work. The text is divided into eight chapters: an introduction is followed by a discussion of psychological theories, which in turn is followed by a consideration of social and cultural dimensions. Chapters follow on social work values; social work skills, methods in theories in relation to individuals; social work skills, methods in theories in relation to families, groups and the wider community; the evidence base; and, finally, the importance of self-care. The book is clearly written and based on an extensive knowledge base, with good links to the skills needed for practice. The author succeeds in painting an accurate and helpful picture of the place of a knowledge of loss and related matters across a wide range of social work situations. I very much hope that this book will be widely read and will stimulate further literature, debate and research on this subject. The book will be of value to social work students ‘learning the trade’, as well as practitioners, managers, policymakers and educators who are able and willing to take on board the important message that, whatever the field of social work practice, loss and grief issues are never very far away. Reviewed by Neil Thompson, This article is copyright Avenue Consulting Ltd. It may be reproduced in full provided that this copyrightnotice and information about its source (www.socialworkfocus.com) are also reproduced. © 2008
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