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Continuing bonds in adaptation to bereavement: introduction.

Nigel P Field¹

¹Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, 935 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 95006, USA. nfield@pgsp.edu

|September 16, 2006

Summary

The continuing bond with a deceased loved one is a normal part of grief, often adaptive. However, this bond can sometimes be maladaptive, requiring awareness for grief counselors.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Bereavement Studies
Grief Counseling

Background:

The continuing bond with the deceased is a significant area of study in bereavement literature.
It is increasingly recognized as a normative and potentially adaptive aspect of adjusting to loss.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the multifaceted implications of the continuing bond for bereavement adjustment.
To provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary conceptual, empirical, and clinical work in this field.
To stimulate further research and enhance practitioner awareness regarding the continuing bond.

Main Methods:

A curated series of articles addressing the continuing bond to the deceased.
Inclusion of conceptually, empirically, and clinically focused papers.

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Synthesis of contemporary research and clinical perspectives.

Main Results:

The continuing bond can be both adaptive and maladaptive depending on specific conditions.
A broad sampling of current research highlights the complexity of the continuing bond.
Clinical insights emphasize the importance of addressing the continuing bond in grief work.

Conclusions:

The continuing bond is a critical factor in bereavement adjustment.
Understanding the nuances of the continuing bond is essential for effective grief counseling.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate the adaptive and maladaptive potential of the continuing bond.