Third-Wave Cognitive Therapy for the Treatment of Loss and Grief: A Clinician's Guide

Description

This book proposes and explores a novel conceptualisation of the grieving process grounded in evolutionary psychology that integrates cognitive behavioural approaches such as compassion focused therapy, metacognitive awareness, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Starting with an introduction of the historical and theoretical basis for the Principles of Loss model, the book then outlines methods of assessment and describes the processes of formulation and case conceptualisation, with specific guidance on how to navigate these in the context of loss. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Five-Phase Principles for the Treatment of Loss and Grief (intervention), as well as guidance on the supervision of loss. The chapters, accompanied by case studies, provide an overview of the novel model, followed by specific and tailor-made guidance on assessment (including a novel self-report measure), formulation, treatment, and supervision. This guide is intended for clinicians familiar with or interested in the theory and practice of third-wave cognitive behavioural therapies. Cover Half Title Endorsement Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Figures Tables Chapter 1 Introduction Loss, Grief, and Mourning Historical Perspective Theoretical Position Previous Conceptualisations of Grief Cognitive Behavioural Approaches The Principles of Loss Model The Evolutionary Perspective Emotions and Their Roles Threat and Protection Shame and Pride Shock and Self-Blame Disgust Loss Within the Relational Context Unavailability Functional Impairment Individual and Collective Loss Tri-Theme Model Compassion-Focused Approach Metacognitive Awareness Approach Acceptance and Values Approach Socio-Cultural Awareness Introduction Grief and Intersectional Identities Religion and Spirituality Sexuality and Relationships Responses to Disasters and the Coronavirus Pandemic Disasters Pandemic Multiple Losses Summary References Chapter 2 Assessment Overview Loss and Grief Functionality Questionnaire Generic Assessment: Clinical Interview and Clinical Observations Getting to Know the Client: Accounts of General Life and Daily Events Matrix Assessment Emotional Cognitive Physical Sensations Behavioural Protective Factors Clinical Observations Specific Assessment Accounts of Specific Loss-Related Experiences Value-Based Assessment Working With Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Young People Working With Children of Different Ages Working With Neurodiversity Summary References Chapter 3 Formulation and Case Conceptualisation Overview Longitudinal and Contextual Formulation Predisposing Precipitating Perpetuating Protective Factors Current Place of Residence Religiosity and Its Impact Culture and Customs Coping Social and Relational Factors Economic Power and Its Impact Work/Education Case Conceptualisation: Here-And-Now Meaning-Making Overview Psychoeducation Here-and-Now Case Conceptualisation Working With Young People Summary References Chapter 4 Intervention Five-Phase Principles for the Treatment of Loss Session Structure and Format Treatment in Action Pre-intervention Psychoeducation Five-Phase Principles for the Treatment of Loss and Grief Treatment: Five-Phase Protocol Phase One Phase Two Phase Three Phase Four Phase Five Summary References Chapter 5 Supervision Supervision in Practice Supervision With Loss Summary References Appendix A LAG-FQ Scoring Guide Sub-Scores (Each Out of 52) Total Functionality Score Ranges Appendix B Feelings Log Appendix C Daily Log of Productive and Unproductive Activities Appendix D Daily Log of Rumination and Worry Appendix E My Lifetime Values Index