Compassion-Based Approaches in Loss and Grief (Paperback)

Introduction Darcy Harris and Andy Ho Part One: Foundations 1. Coming to Compassion Mary L.S. Vachon 2. An Evolutionary and Compassion-Based Approach to Yearning and Grief Paul Gilbert 3. Chapter 3: Foundational Aspects of Grief Darcy Harris 4. Relevant Research in Compassion, Loss, and Grief Oindrila Dutta, Paul Patinadan, and Andy Ho 5. Compassion Viewed through a Sociological Lens Neil Thompson and Gerry Cox 6. Spheres of Compassionate Engagement and Response Darcy Harris Part Two: Training in the Components of Compassion 7. What is Compassion Training? Andy Ho and Darcy Harris 8. Mindful Awareness: A Cultivated Journey for Clinicians and Practitioners Adrian Wan, Eric Leung, and Paul Patinadan 9. Being with Grief and Loss: The Foundational Role of Therapeutic Presence Shari Geller and Claudia Dias Martins 10. Common Humanity: Recognition of Interconnectivity among Health Professionals and Their Patients Venus Wong, Ronald Epstein, and Michael Krasner 11. Self-Compassion for Clinicians Philip Larkin Part Three: Clinical Applications 12. Compassion Focused Grief Therapy Darcy Harris 13. The G.R.A.C.E. Model of Compassionate Response Darcy Harris 14. Compassion Self-Care in Loss and Grief: Mindful-Compassion Art-based Therapy Geraldine Tan Ho and Andy Ho 15. Dignity and Compassion in End-of-Life Care Andy Ho 16. Shame in the Context of Grief Marcela Matos and Stan Steindl 17. Understanding and Healing Hoarding as a Resistance to Grief Chia-Ying Chou 18. Compassion in Situations of Nonfinite Loss and Chronic Sorrow Darcy Harris 19. Mindful and Self-Compassionate Embodied Grief Practices Brad Hunter 20. Tales from the Field: Self-Compassion as a Resource for Supporting Grief Jo Storozinski and Cesar Gonzales 21. Compassion-Focused Imagery and Embodiment Practices Stan Steindl and Marcela Matos 22. Compassion-Focused Chair Work for Grief Tobyn Bell and Matthew Pugh Part Four: Organizational and Structural Approaches 23. Challenges to Compassion in Healthcare: A Systems Approach Alina Pavlova and Nathan Consedine 24. Compassion in Organizations and Political Structures June Allen 25. Compassionate Cities for End-of-Life Care Allan Kellehear Conclusion: Compassion and Grief as Companions