Where to Begin

I work in bereavement care, or emergency & rescue

From the Center For Loss founded by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., C.T.

For Hospices and Other Caregivers
Caregivers have special needs of their own. The following articles are designed to help caregivers take care of themselves as well as those who are suffering from loss.

  • The Awesome Power of "Telling The Story": Why I'm Proud to be a Grief Counselor
  • Caregiver as Gardener: A Parable
  • Companioning vs. Treating: Beyond The Medical Model of Bereavement Caregiving
  • Growing through grief: the role of support groups
  • Responding to problems in the support group setting
  • The Bereavement Caregiver's Self-Care Guidelines

 

About Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt
Alan D. Wolfelt,Ph.D., C.T. is an internationally noted author, educator and grief counselor.

Dr. Wolfelt is an has written many books on grief and bereavement. We recommend some of Dr. Wolfelt's books in our book list.

Dr. Wolfelt's Center for Loss and Life Transition is a private organization dedicated to furthering our understanding of -and compassion for- the complex set of emotions we call grief.

We are always seeking ways to improve our services. Please contact us and share your thoughts.