The final chapter synthesises all that has gone before into
a comprehensive of sibling bereavement. Practical guidelines
are offered for those who seek to help grieving siblings, children,
and families, Nurses, physicians, therapists, psychologists,
social workers, funeral directors, teachers, clergy, and parents
of grieving children will find it to be a useful resource. It
is also of interest to those who suffered the loss of a sibling
in childhood.
About The Author
Betty Davies, RN. Ph.D. A Canadian who recently moved to the
USA, is professor of Nursing at University of California, San
Francisco. She has specialised in the field of death, dying
and bereavement for over 25 years as a practising nurse, nurse
educator, and researcher. Dr. Davies hasauthored over 100 book
chapters and articles and has presented numerous papers and
workshops internationally. She is also the co-author of Fading
Away: the experience of Transition in families with a Terminally
Illness (reviewed elsewhere on this site) and has received numerous
awards inrecognition of her professional contributions
