Mediators of grief- William worden

Question 1

What is mediators?

Answer 1

tool to help people understand the loss

Question 2

What are the 7 mediators (things that may impact on the grief response)

Answer 2

relationship to the deceased (spouse, co-worker, etc.)
nature of the relationship (secure, dependent, ambivalent, etc.)
cause of death (natural, traumatic, unknown, etc.)
history of other loss (unresolved family dynamics, personal and familial struggles, etc.)
other stressors (financial, familial, work, etc.)
individual factors (age, gender, culture, personality, esteem, coping, etc.)
social factors (support, work, engagement in activities, other relationships, etc.)