What are the different theories of grief? What skills do you need for effective counseling? How can you support individuals experiencing loss and grief? This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to counseling and supporting individuals experiencing loss and grief. It introduces the various models and theories of grief, how theory relates to practice, and what the key skills are, as well as how to work with people in practice. Working with families, understanding diversity, and assessing clients are covered, along with a section on personal and professional development. Case studies and real-life examples demonstrate skills in action, and each chapter concludes with notes for trainers. This essential guide will help all those working with individuals suffering from loss and grief to understand grief and how to help. Counselors, bereavement support volunteers, palliative care nurses, volunteers in correctional institutions, and students in these fields will find this material invaluable. It can be used as a training guide and a resource for individuals, both as a learning tool and for ongoing professional development.