Counseling the Dying
- ISBN-10
- 1568212860
- ISBN-13
- 9781568212869
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 183
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Incorporated
- Author
- Margaretta K. Bowers
Description
The dying patient presents special challenges and hazards to the counsellor. Fear and anxiety can destroy the opportunity to talk with and feel the needs of the patient. This book helps the counselor face death with honesty, to keep open channels of communication, and to enrich our understanding.
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