Euthanasia and bereavement Flashcards
1
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loss definition
A
ending or point of change/transition
2
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bereavement dfinition
A
loss of significant other
3
Q
grief definition
A
reaction to loss
4
Q
types of loss (primary, secondary, ambiguous, symbolic)
A
primary- loss of animal itself
secondary- disruption, stress
ambiguous- leaves a question in owners mind
symbolic- linked to other loss (late dads dog has died)
5
Q
symptoms of grief
A
shock- numbness, disbelief, hysteria, unemotional
protest- sadness, anger, guilt, searching
disorganisation- confusion, apathy, anxiety, depression
- reorganisation- pleasure in remembrance, return to previous levels of functioning, acceptance
6
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anticipatory grief
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- at first sign of deterioration or diagnosis
