The Paradox of Loss: Toward a Relational Theory of Grief

by Marilyn McCabe

Book Overview

This volume explains a new theory of grief and loss that is designed to represent the realities not addressed in current conventional views of grief. First and last, McCabe's is a relational theory of grief. Inherent in this theory is the reality that the lost one remains and ongoing part of our existence and that a major dimension of grieving involves reintegrating our lives around the lost presence. This process does not have stages or prescribed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275979865
• ISBN13: 9780275979867
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.6"