The Lone Twin: Understanding Twin Bereavement and Loss (Revised Edition)

Twins hold fascination for many people. We are intrigued by their closeness. But what happens when twins are separated, especially by death? Twin mortality is high, but it is not uncommon for a lone twin's loss at any age to go unmarked. They need extra help and support to take them through the loss of their 'other half'. The loss of a twin can be devastating to the survivor.

Working as an Attachment therapist, Joan Woodward uses John Bowlby's theories as her conceptual base. She suggests th...