Exam 2 - Seminar Material Flashcards
natural and normal reaction to loss (range from emotional, physical, social, or symbolic, etc.)
Grief
period following a loss during which grief and mourning occurs
Bereavement
the process by which people adapt to a loss. Influenced by cultural customs and rituals
Mourning
grapple with the real possibility of loss in the near future
Anticipatory Grieving
loss of a limb is an example of loss that would fall where on maslows hierarchy of needs?
Physiologic
Domestic or public Violence is an example of loss that falls where on maslows hierarchy of needs?
Safety
loss of a relationship, home, job, breach of confidentiality is an example of loss that falls where on maslows hierarchy of needs?
Security
loss of role in a relationship or group is an example of loss that falls where on maslows hierarchy of needs?
Belonging
change in self-perception or self-worth is an example of loss that falls where on maslows hierarchy of needs?
Self - Esteem
A block, inhibiting personal goals or individual potential
is an example of loss that falls where on maslows hierarchy of needs?
Self-actualization
Describe The Kubler-Ross theory on grieving.
- DABDA*-5 stages
- Denial - shock and disbelief
- Anger - expressed towards god, family etc
- Bargaining - Making a deal with god for more time
- Depression - Acute awareness of loss, present & future
- Acceptance - Coming to terms
Describe Rodebaughs theory on grieving
- Reeling – shock, disbelief, denial
- Feeling – anguish, guilt, sadness, anger, body issues
- Dealing – begins to adapt, support groups, etc.
- Healing – integrates loss as part of life
Stages of Grief?
- Avoidance - Numbing, Blunting, Denial
- Confrontation - Active mourning, Disorganization, Despair
- Reestablishment - Gradual, Reorganization, Recovery
What are the responses to loss?
- Affective - Anger, Guilt
- Behavioral - Inability to perform ADLs, isolation, rumination
- Cognitive - Difficulty concentrating, Hallucinations
- Physical - Anorexia, insomnia
- Spiritual - Disillusioned with higher power
Tasks in grief?
- Telling death story
- Expressing sadness, guilt, emotions
- Reviewing the relationship
- Exploring life after loss
- Understanding problems in grief
- Being understood/accepted by others