Language of Grief and Bereavement

Sarah Turner

Language of Grief and Bereavement

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Abstract

This chapter introduces some of the ways in which linguistic research has been applied in the context of grief and bereavement. Through a discussion of a selection of relevant literature, it proposes that linguistic analysis, particularly analysis that focuses on metaphor, can provide valuable insights into the nature of grief which can then inform more supportive, tailored care following a loss. It also considers how the use of language can be either supportive or detrimental to the grieving process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopaedia of Language & Linguistics
Editors	Hilary Nesi, Petar Milin
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	(In-Press)
Edition	3rd
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 27 Nov 2024

Keywords

bereavement
communication
grief
metaphor
therapy

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