Collins Wanda Lott, Doolittle Amy
Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
Death Stud. 2006 Dec;30(10):957-69. doi: 10.1080/07481180600925450.
This article introduces the authors' experiences and observations as grief/bereavement counselors participating in urban and rural funerals. A vignette illustrates the use of rituals and spirituality of one African American family, living in a rural area of Kentucky, and their efforts to cope with their own grief and loss of a loved one. The article describes why it is important for professional practitioners to have awareness about a range of diverse funeral events and traditions that can take place in the African American community. Funeral practices and customs are discussed as well as suggestions for culturally competent practice in working with those who have experienced loss and grief.
本文介绍了作者作为悲伤/丧亲辅导员参与城乡葬礼的经历与观察。一个小插曲展现了一个生活在肯塔基州农村地区的非裔美国家庭对仪式和灵性的运用，以及他们应对自身悲伤和失去亲人之痛的努力。文章阐述了专业从业者了解非裔美人群体中可能出现的一系列不同葬礼活动和传统为何重要。文中讨论了葬礼习俗，还给出了与经历丧亲之痛者开展具有文化胜任力实践的建议。
