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This chapter describes an attempt to get older people to work through grief by sharing their experiences. The underlying assumption is that they are capable of regaining a sense of mastery and can be empowered to do so.
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Spall, B., Smith, H. (1996). Group grief therapy. In: Matthew, L. (eds) Professional Care for the Elderly Mentally Ill. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3015-6_8
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