The Phenomenon of Disenfranchised Grief Experienced by Those Bereaved by Suicide: A Contemporary Pastoral Response

Authors

  • Astrid Staley HARVEST BIBLE COLLEGE

Keywords:

PASTORAL CARE

Author Biography

Astrid Staley, HARVEST BIBLE COLLEGE

DMin (Cand) MST, MA Ministry & BA Ministry HBC. Cert. IV TAA; 'Born Survivors' Facilitator - Focus on the Family; Youth Mental Health First Aid Cert; LivingWorks safeTALK; ADAVIC – Responding to Deliberate Self-Harm – Working with Young People; Ordained NACM Minister.

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Published

2016-05-18

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