The inspiring handbook explores Dr. Wolfelt's "companioning" model of grief care and contrasts it with the traditional "treatment" model. Concise and engaging, this is a primer designed to spread the companioning philosophy among everyone who walks alongside mourners - counselors, hospice caregivers, funeral home staff, friends and family members. Join the companioning movement, which is transforming our mourning - avoidant North American culture into one that embraces the normal, necessary and transformative journey through grief.