Those who have been bereaved are in need of support & group work is an effective way in which people can come together & support each other in a trusted environment. This book provides a practical introduction to setting up & facilitating bereavement support groups giving facilitators the confidence to run a group. It guides the reader through all the stages of setting up a group & examines different types of facilitation & the skills needed. Case studies illustrate different types of group such as closed time-limited groups & open groups & the potential of online groups is discussed. Chapters also cover group dynamics handling challenging situations & overcoming problems that may arise. This accessible book will help to make groups successful for both participants & facilitators & will be a valued source of information & guidance to anyone either running or considering running a bereavement support group.