Grief, Loss, and Bereavement in Oncology and Palliative Care

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Abstract Bereavement care is an essential part of both oncology and palliative care. As such, social workers practicing in these areas should be adept in their understanding of bereavement theory, skilled at conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual grief assessments, and able to implement appropriate treatment plans for the individuals, families, and communities with whom they work. This chapter on loss, grief, and bereavement will review contemporary theories that guide our understanding on this topic, including the dual process model, attachment theory, and meaning reconstruction theories. It also includes an exploration into the ways in which experiences of things like culture, ethnicity, religion, race, oppression, and global health crises impact our understanding of grief. The chapter wraps up with the presentation of a three-leveled intervention model and a discussion of best practices appropriate for both short-term and long-term settings to help guide clinicians working in this area.

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