Loss &Grief

Question 1

categories of loss

Answer 1

developmental v situational

Question 2

types of loss

Answer 2

1. simple
2. symbolic (secondary losses)
3. compound (co-occurring symbolic)

Question 3

types of grief

Answer 3

anticipatory
acute
complicated
chronic sorrow

Question 4

acute stage of uncomplicated grief

Answer 4

4 to 8 weeks

• denial
• awareness
• restitution

Question 5

long term stage of grief

Answer 5

1 to 2 years or longer