Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling - Softcover

Harris PhD RN RSW MEd(Couns) FT, Darcy L.; Milman PhD MA LP, Evgenia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826153038 ISBN 13: 9780826153036

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2026

Synopsis

Support grieving clients with the only hands-on guide grounded in today’s grief counseling best practices. 

This essential resource delivers a clear, applicable framework for grief counseling, blending theory with practice. Readers gain access to toolsthat foster critical thinking and real-world application. The fourth edition includes new insights on resilience, mental health challenges, and technology’s role in grief support. Study, practice, and succeed with CourseConnect―an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.

What’s New:  

• New case studies featuring diverse client populations and loss types
• Expanded analysis of case studies to guide real-world application
• Added section on growth and resilience after major loss
• Coverage of Prolonged Grief Disorder and co-occurring mental health issues
• Exploration of artificial intelligence and virtual platforms in grief counseling 

Key Features:  

• Includes practice vignettes, a glossary, and case studies
• Helps readers critically assess grief responses and apply effective support strategies
• Engages students with real-life scenarios, reflection prompts, and chapter-end learning tools
• Written by internationally recognized experts with deep clinical and academic experience 

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About this title

About the Authors

Darcy L. Harris, PhD, RN, RSW, MEd(Couns),FT,is professor emerita in the Department of Thanatology at King’s University College at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. She also maintains a private clinical practice with a focus on issues related to change, loss, and transition. 

Evgenia “Jane” Milman, PhD, MA, LP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. She is also a practicing licensed psychologist. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826153038
• ISBN 13: 9780826153036
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 344