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Dealing with the Anger and Hostility of those who Grieve
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care (1999)
  • Thomas W Rueth, University of Dayton
  • Scott Hall, University of Dayton
Abstract
Hospice caregivers are often targets of appropriate or displaced anger from the patients and family members that they try to help. Although anger is often an essential part of the grieving process, it may be difficult to endure. Caregivers must therefore understand the causes and signs of anger in themselves, patients, and family members, and find strategies to reduce the anger. A therapeutic response to anger will better facilitate the grief process as well as the effectiveness and well-being of the hospice caregiver.
Keywords
  • hospice,
  • grief,
  • anger,
  • counseling
Publication Date
December, 1999
Citation Information
Thomas W Rueth and Scott Hall. "Dealing with the Anger and Hostility of those who Grieve" American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Vol. 16 Iss. 6 (1999)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott-hall/5/
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