A collection of writings from people who have created aftercare programs that offer pespectives - from the practical how-to's in developing a program to the more personal stories that enlighten the reader on the motivation behind those who founded the programs.

Introduction SECTION 1—FUNERAL HOME AFTERCARE Chapter 1—How to Develop a Successful Aftercare Program Catherine Johnson and O. Duane Weeks Chapter 2—Defining the Essence of Aftercare Lyn Miletich Chapter 3—Legal Concerns and Strategies in Aftercare Development for the Funeral Professional Stephen R. Rocco Chapter 4—Aftercare Programs and Ethical Awareness: A First Step in Quality Care for the Bereaved Robert Bendiksen Chapter 5—Multicultural Aftercare Issues LaVone V. Hazell Chapter 6—Aftercare is Old Fashioned Caring Darcie D. Sims and Sherry L. Williams Chapter 7—Intentional Aftercare: After All, It's All Aftercare Richard J. Paul Chapter 8—Finding "Fire and Joy" in Your Work—An Autobiographical Perspective Paul V. Johnson Chapter 9—Aftercare: Past, Present, and Where Do We Go From Here? Vicki Lensing SECTION 2—AFTERCARE IN OTHER VENUES Chapter 10—Aftercare and the Schools Robert G. Stevenson Chapter 11—My Journey to the Dougy Center Beverly J. Chappell Chapter 12—A Hospital-Based Grief Support Center: The Nuts and Bolts of Development Ben Wolfe Chapter 13—How the Military Family Copes With a Death Bonnie Carroll SECTION 3—General Aftercare Issues Chapter 14—Ritualistic Downsizing and the Need for Aftercare O. Duane Weeks Chapter 15— The Aftercare Worker and Support Group Facilitation Alice Parsons Zulli Chapter 16—Visions of Aftercare in the New Millennium: Who Needs It? Ronald K. Barrett Chapter 17—How to Care for Yourself While You Care for Bereaved Families Alan D. Wolfelt Contributors Index