SPECIFICITY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING DEPENDING ON RESPONSES TO LOSS DUE TO DEATH
The book is based on Dr. Ruseva's dissertation; "SPECIFICITY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING IN ADDICTION TO LOSS REACTIONS DUE TO DEATH”.
Dr. Ruseva is a specialist clinical psychologist; tackled an extremely difficult subject for both clients and employees, namely grief and dying. Unfortunately, this topic is little known and developed in our country, due to; which her development finds the right place in the specialized psychological literature.
In the statement of the problem, he very accurately emphasizes the role of death, saying that in the course of human evolution, the experience of death is presented as a complex and dynamic system. The ways in which it is constructed are based on multiple biological, psychological, spiritual, social and cultural components. Emphasizes the specific role of separation. Separation due to death causes not only mental turmoil and physical health problems. It disrupts the overall functioning.
Immediately after the encounter with a situation related to the loss of an emotionally close person due to death, a storm of experiences with a strong negative charge arises, stronger than those that the person is able to bear. Dr. Ruseva makes a comprehensive analysis on the role of stress, the critical situation, the role of the loss crisis, as well as the stages that are passed through. Examines reactions to death in detail, presenting specific coping strategies. The role of crisis intervention is also examined, as this is one of the few such descriptions with a practical orientation in the specialized psychological literature.
"SPECIFICITY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING IN ADDICTION TO LOSS REACTIONS DUE TO DEATH”
In the study, the purpose of the scientific development is very precisely considered. Kato says that the purpose of the present study is to empirically derive the specificity of psychological counseling and, on this basis, to develop models for the work of paraprofessionals with people in a state of shock, immediately after communicating the news of the death of a loved one.
The persons examined meet the criteria for scientific work - 177 persons were examined.
In the descriptive statistical processing of the data, the obtained data are very clearly presented in graphic and tabular form. The data from the psychological exploration are presented, as well as the reactions at the cognitive, emotional, behavioral and somatic level.
An analysis of the types of interventions was made, in accordance with the techniques used in positive psychotherapy, for which Dr. Ruseva was trained and certified as a positive psychotherapist.
"SPECIFICITY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING IN ADDICTION TO LOSS REACTIONS DUE TO DEATH”
The analytical approach, when analyzing the data related to family roles and the age of the mourners, is also impressive. The used literature is in sufficient volume for the purposes of scientific development.
In conclusion, in book form, a clear enough understanding of this complex subject of death and loss is given.
I recommend Dr. Ruseva to familiarize a wider circle of specialists with the topic. An idea for this is the holding of specialized trainings, due to the fact that this field is very poorly represented.
The book is suitable not only for psychologists, but also for all those dealing with the difficult subject, carrying such existential meaning, and placed at the basis of human evolution.
Good luck Dr. Ruseva
