... always follow the precepts of theoretical models (Silverman & Klass, 1996). Furthermore, "in the field of death and dying, loss is the central topic" (Harvey & Weber, 1998, p.321) and loss and grief has also been associated with a broad range of tangible and intangible losses (Maguire & Parkes, 1998, Parkinson, 1997; Lenhardt, 1997; Solomon, 1997). Researchers have pointed out the inadequacy of the dominant theoretical models to address the broad range of factors associated with loss and grief (Stroebe, Schut & Finkenauer, 2001; Green, 2000) and proposed alternative theories (Moos, 1995). However it has been argued that many theoretical models merely present a different facet of the grief response (Stroebe & Stroebe, 1987a). The purpose of this paper is to explore theoretical perspectives on loss and grief and their significance when developing a practice framework for working with people experiencing loss and grief. 139 Two of the dominant models ...

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