Grief is a Brutal but Empowering Teacher: A Social Worker's Reflections on the Importance of Spiritual Assessment and Support during the Bereavement Process
Available accessResearch articleFirst published online April, 2007
Grief is a Brutal but Empowering Teacher: A Social Worker's Reflections on the Importance of Spiritual Assessment and Support during the Bereavement Process
This article explores the important role that religion and spirituality often play in the helping relationship when a client is experiencing grief and loss. Employing personal reflection, case vignettes, and survey data, the author stresses the centrality of spiritual assessment, forgiveness, and ethical guidelines when working with people who have been bereaved.
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