Helping Adults With Mental Retardation Grieve A Death Loss

Charlene Luchterhand, M.S.S. w., CICSW, is a certified in[1]dependent clinical social worker. She has a B.A. in social work and sociology and a M.S.S.W., all from the University of Wisconsin[1]Madison. Ms. Luchterhand's career includes experience in aging, developmental disabilities, health care, higher education, and mental health. Nancy E. Murphy, M.Ed., LPC, is a psychotherapist in private practice with Psychology Associates in Madison, Wisconsin. She has a B.A. from Indiana University in Bloomington and a M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in therapy with children, adolescents, and people with disabilities. Her career includes experience in mental health, rehabilitation, hospice, grief and bereavement, expressive therapies, and brain injury. She has provided expertise on grief and grieving for national and state conferences, medical facilities, schools, and businesses.

• Introduction. Typical Grieving. What is Unique for Adults with Mental Retardation? Essential Ingredients in Assisting Adults with Mental Retardation Through the Grief Process. A Menu of Strategies to Assist Adults with Mental Retardation on Their Journey Through Grief. Professional Assistance. References. Appendix.