Transitions in Dying and Bereavement A Psychosocial Guide for Hospice and Palliative Care By the Victoria Hospice Society, and Moira Cairns, R.S.W., Marney Thompson, M.A., and Wendy Wainwright, M.Ed.

"This wonderfully helpful clinical handbook is an engaging and comprehensive compendium of knowledge for use."
–Journal of Religion, Spirituality, & Aging


"A must-read for aspiring or practicing hospice counselors."
—Midwest Book Review


"The clinical wisdom, experience, and practical advice accumulated over the years and organized and compiled for this book is invaluable for those who intend to or are currently working with individuals who are at the end of life."
—Canadian Psychology


"What a lovely book... intelligent and thoughtfully organized... an impressive collaborative work from the true experts whose talents, dedication and love for their work shines through on every page."
—Maggie Callanan, R.N., coauthor of Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying


"This book is unique in its psychosocial focus. . .this book provides a wealth of resource material for the novice as well as experienced practitioners in end of life care: nurses, physicians, counselors, and social workers."
—Becky Stepp, B.B.A., M.Ed., L.M.S.W., Seton Medical Center, Doody's Review Service


"Clinicians in practice, students and people who are themselves dealing with life-limiting illness will find Transitions to be of inestimable value."
—Ira Byock, M.D., Author of Dying Well and Four Things Before Goodbye, Co-founder, Life's End Institute: Missoula Demonstration Project


"The authors have synthesized  the  20-year experience of the Victoria Hospice to create a unique work that is both scholarly and wise and compassionate and deeply moving. This book is a gift to anyone who wants to truly serve the dying and those who love them."
—Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings; Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine, Founder and Director of the Institute for the Study of Health and Illness at Commonwealth


"the considerable experience of the contributors shines through. … The book will be a valuable resource for all who work in hospice and palliative care, enabling and empowering them to further explore the psychosocial dimensions of the care we provide."
—Roger Woodruff, Director of Palliative Care, Austin Health,
Melbourne , Australia