Liz's death from cancer in August 2008 has saddened us all. However, her legacy of colleagues, writing, presentations and personal charisma will inspire the ongoing work of the practice.
Liz received her PhD in 1995. Her research based doctorate was to prove ground breaking in its application to loss and grief theory in the area of nonfinite loss. The thesis spawned a book, Nonfinite Loss and Grief: a psychoeducational approach (Bruce and Schultz. Brookes. Maryland 2001.) The text is used widely in universities and colleges where grief is a component of study. There followed a second book, Through Loss (Bruce and Schultz. ACER. Melbourne 2004). This text offers insight into the developmental aspects that determine each individual's unique reaction to loss.
Liz started the Emotional Health Centre with a clear intent to address the needs of those who suffered any form of loss. Disabled, and those inflicted with a chronic condition, were core to her practice. Through her involvement with parents she formulated many strategies to assist with the bewildering tasks associated with the needs of a family where disability or a chronic condition is a factor. Her latest book, a manual really, is entitled Extraordinary Parenting (Bruce. EHC 2008). It brings together the thoughts and trials of parents with whom she has been in close contact through counselling, workshops and numerous seminar presentations.
PhD, MAPS, NALAG
(1956 - 2008)
