Grief, Bereavement, and Mourning Flashcards
Grief
Subjective feeling after the death of a loved one
Bereavement
State of being deprived of a loved one
Mourning
Process by which brie fix resolved
Stages of grief (3 theorists)
Kubler-Ross, Bowlby, Engel
Tasks to be processed
Worden
Stages of grief - Kugler-Ross (5)
Denial - anger - bargaining - depression - acceptance
Stages of grief - Bowlby (4)
Numbness/protest - disequilibrium - disorganization and despair - reorganization
Stages of grief - Engel (6)
Shock and disbelief - developing awareness - restitution - resolution of the loss - recovery
Tasks - Worden
Accepting reality of the loss - processing pain of grief - adjusting to the world without the lost entity - finding an enduring connection with lost entity in midst of embarking on a new life
Acute phase of normal grieving lasts…
6-8 weeks
Does bereavement process end within a prescribed interval?
NO
Anticipatory Grief
Experiencing of the feelings and emotions associated with the normal grief response BEFORE the loss occurs - intensifies as expected loss approaches
Maladaptive Responses to Loss
- Delayed or Inhibited Grief
- Distorted or Exaggerated Grief Response
- Chronic or Prolonged Grieving ( prevents ADLs)
Predominant affect in grief
Feelings of emptiness and loss
In grief, self-esteem is generally
Preserved / intact
Bereavement Overload
Occurs when a person experiences several deaths at once or in close succession
Hospice
Program that provides palliative and supportive care to meet special needs of people who are dying and their families
Birth to Age 2
Disrupted feeding and sleep pattern, failure to thrive
Ages 3-5
Regressive behaviors, temper tantrums, changes in eating and sleeping patterns
Ages 6-9
Regressive and aggressive behaviors, withdrawal, school phobias, somatic symptoms
Ages 10-12
Anger, guilt, depression, disruption in peer relations and school performance, withdrawal
