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Literary resources for bereavement.

T Bowman1

  • 1University of Minnesota, USA.

The Hospice Journal
|July 27, 1999
PubMed
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Literature offers valuable resources to support the bereavement process. Exploring literary works can enrich and facilitate healing during mourning for hospice patients and professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Psychology
  • Literary Studies

Background:

  • Bereavement is a complex emotional process.
  • Hospice professionals often rely on traditional therapeutic modalities.
  • The potential of literature as a supportive resource is underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of literature as a complementary resource in hospice care.
  • To identify specific literary works that can aid the bereavement process.
  • To connect literary engagement with the concepts of
  • storying
  • and
  • restorying
  • in healing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of relevant texts.

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  • Identification of themes and narratives applicable to grief and mourning.
  • Exploration of connections between literary engagement and therapeutic goals in hospice.

    • Main Results:

    • Literature provides rich narratives that can mirror, validate, and reframe experiences of loss.
    • Specific genres and authors offer unique perspectives on grief, resilience, and healing.
    • Integrating literary resources can enhance the 'storying' and 'restorying' of patients' lives.

    Conclusions:

    • Literature serves as a valuable ancillary resource for hospice counselors and patients.
    • Engaging with literature can facilitate emotional processing and promote healing in bereavement.
    • Hospice care can be enhanced by incorporating diverse literary materials into therapeutic practice.