title: Group work with bereaved individuals: the power of mutual aid.
abstract: Group work has been underused as an intervention with grieving clients. This is despite the fact that group membership offers bereaved individuals a number of unique advantages. In this article, the use of group work with bereaved individuals is examined, based on current theory and research. The role and skills of the group worker are identified and illustrated through the use of case examples. Challenges associated with working with groups for bereaved individuals also are discussed.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gitterman
mesh_terms: D001293:Attitude to Death; D001601:Bereavement; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D012944:Social Support; D012947:Social Work