Published Articles

‘Endlessly worth understanding’ a phenomenological exploration of the experience of grieving

Published 2020

This paper offers an autoethnographic exploration of the phenomenology of grieving, arising from the author’s experience following the death of her close friend.This article originally appeared in British Gestalt Journal 29.2. To purchase the full issue or subscribe to the Journal, please visit britishgestaljournal.com

Contribution to Supporting People Bereaved through a Drug- or Alcohol-Related Death by Peter Cartwright

Published 2020

This pioneering book provides guidance for those helping bereaved adults through the process of grieving loved ones who died as a result of substance use. Rooted in specialist professional experience, this is the indispensable guide for all those whose work involves supporting these bereaved people, as well as being of interest to those bereaved this way and their family, friends and colleagues who may be supporting them.

Bereavement through drugs and alcohol

Published 2016

The emotional intensity of a drug or alcohol related bereavement cannot be underestimated. This article explores the acute pain, immense sense of grief and enduring sadness of two individuals who have experienced such loss. The article was published in the following journal Bereavement (bereavementjournal.org), licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0