Adolescent grief following the loss of a parent : is it distinct from adult grief and therefore in need of specialist input?

Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; Definition of terms ; Grief ; Bereavement ; Mourning ; Adolescence ; Literature review ; Classical theories ; Contemporary insights ; The adolescent grief pattern ; Themes within literature ; Developmental issues ; Family considerations ; Discussion ; Implications for nursing practice ; Conclusion ; Appendices ; References

This study is an attempt to compare adult and adolescent literature on grief, with particular reference to the loss of a parent. Common themes are examined such as staging of the grief process, the emotions experienced, the multidimensionality and the interventions utilised.