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Practical Theology

Andrews University

Theses/Dissertations

2004

Florida Hospital (Orlando, Fla.)--Chaplains; Grief therapy; Bereavement--Psychological aspects; Church work with the bereaved--Seventh-day Adventists

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The Development And Implementation Of A Grief Support Program At Florida Hospital, Michael R. Lombardo Jan 2004

The Development And Implementation Of A Grief Support Program At Florida Hospital, Michael R. Lombardo

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Problem

With little or no formal grief support provided at Florida Hospital, an intentional bereavement facilitation program was needed. Many of the problems individuals face can be traced back to unresolved loss. The grief support program at Florida Hospital provides numerous avenues for the grief process to take place. This study describes the development and implementation of a comprehensive grief support program at Florida Hospital designed to enhance the bereavement process for those in grief and to provide assistance to care-givers involved in bereavement facilitation.

Method

There were various methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of this program. All 219 …