grief and communication Flashcards
actual loss
a loss you can see; something that was here and now is not. others can see
perceived loss
uniquely defined by a person; not always obvious to others
mourning
conscious and unconscious behaviors associated with loss
uncomplicated grief
expected reactions
anticipatory grief
“letting go” before the loss actually occurs
may experience relief when loss actually occurs
disenfranchised grief
cannot openly acknowledge loss
private loss
detached
types of complicated grief
chronic
exaggerated
delayed
masked
exaggerated grief
self-destructive or maladaptive behaviors
masked grief
denial of grief
5 stages of grief
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
types of communication
intrapersonal – self talk
interpersonal
transpersonal – spiritual
small group
public
electronic
zones of personal space
intimate zone: 0-18”
personal zone: 18”-4’
social zone: 4-12’
public zone: >12’
special zones of touch
social zone
consent zone
vulnerable zone
intimate zone