Setting Up and Facilitating Bereavement Support Groups

Introduction. 1. Setting Up a Bereavement Support Group. 2. Thinking About Facilitatinga Group. 3. Different Groups and How They Operate. 4. Managing Dynamics in the group. 5. Pitfalls Along the Way. Conclusion.

This book is a clear guide to assist people embarking upon setting up a bereavement support group. As the range of situations in which a group may take place is considerable, no one size can fit all. Dodie Graves shares honestly with the reader her learning gained over many years of experience; what has worked for her and what has not; the joys and rewards, and some of the difficulties encountered. Setting up and Facilitating Bereavement Support Groups will be useful for people new to setting up and running groups, as well as offering fresh ideas to more experienced practitioners.