The trials of life Flashcards
What affects a persons reaction to an event?
The developmental stage of the person; the capacity of their support system; the magnitude and duration of the stress.
What two aspects affect how we respond to loss?
The nature of the less and the resilience of the life.
What specific things affect how we respond to loss?
Previous experience of loss (esp. in childhood); past or present life crises or poor health; the relationship to the deceased; the security of the attachment; degree of dependence on the deceased; mode and timeliness of the death; time to prepare for loss
What is the grief cycle?
The model describes the typical emotional reactions that are experienced. It is NOT a rigid sequence of steps. People do not always experience each step.
What are the five stages of the grief cycle?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
What is the denial stage of the grief cycle?
Denial is a conscious or unconscious refusal to accept facts, information, reality etc, relating to the situation concerned.
What is the anger stage of the grief cycle?
Anger can manifest in different ways. People dealing with emotional upset can be angry with themselves, and/or with others, especially those close to them.
What is the bargaining stage of the grief cycle?
Traditionally, the bargaining stage for people facing death can involve attempting to bargain with god. In less serious cases, they can bargain or seek to negotiate a compromise.
What is the depression stage of the grief cycle?
It’s a sort of acceptance, with emotional attachment. It’s natural to feel sadness, regret, fear, uncertainty. It shows that the person has begun to accept reality.
What is the acceptance stage of the grief cycle?
This stage varies according to the persons situation, though broadly, it is an indication that there is some emotional detachment and objectivity.
What do bereaved people need?
Information; reassurance about the normality of grief and the feelings that go with it
What are the four essential tasks of grieving?
[1] to accept the reality of the loss; [2] to experience the pain of grief; [3] to adjust to an environment in which the person is missing; [4] to withdraw emotional energy and reinvest it
What is an adjustment disorder?
An emotional or behavioural reaction to an identifiable stressful event or change in a persons life that is considered maladaptive, or somehow not an expected, healthy response to the event or change.
How would you tell if an adjustment disorder is taking place?
The recovery is taking too long (clear at 6 months); the usual coping mechanisms are extreme or harmful; there is continuing impact on relationships, social functioning ability to work/attend school
