Week 2: Funeral Service Psychology & Counseling; Needs of the Bereaved Flashcards
Funeral Service Psychology is a combination of different aspects of:
General psychology, the psychology of grief and bereavement, general counseling, and grief therapy and counseling
The funeral director needs a thorough understanding of grief and bereavement because:
the general public now has a more in-depth knowledge of the subject
Dr. Rollo May in ‘The Art of Counseling’, states that ________ ___________ is any deep understanding between persons that results in a changing of personality.
personal counseling
What are the three stages of the Helping Relationship matrix?
Exploration Stage
Insight Stage
Action Stage
Which phase of the matrix is “The client and funeral director enter into a helping relationship”?
Phase 1
Which phase of the matrix is: “The building of a helping relationship”?
Phase 2
Which phase of the matrix is: “Exploration and assistance in helping the family understand their alternatives”?
Phase 3
Which phase of the matrix is: “Consolidation and planning”?
Phase 4
Which phase of the matrix is: “Implementation and action”?
Phase 5
Which phase of the matrix is: “Conclusion of the funeral process”?
Phase 6
Which phase of the matrix is: “Post funeral follow-up”?
Phase 7
An emotion or group of emotions caused by a loss
Grief
The act or event of loss that results in the experience of grief
Bereavement
An adjustment process that involves grief or sorrow over a period of time and helps in the reorganization of the life of an individual following the loss or death of someone loved
Mourning
Name the 10 Needs of the Bereaved
1.Confirm the Reality
2. Express their Emotions
3. Modify Emotional Ties with the Deceased
4. Memorialize the Person’s Life
5. Recognize and Complete Unfinished Business
6. Receive Emotional Support
7. Be Assured Feelings are Normal
8. Be Accepted for Where They Are
9. Establish Stability and Security
10. Provide a basis for building new interpersonal relationships
Phases 1 & 2
Exploration Stage
Phases 3 & 4
Insight Stage
Phases 5, 6, & 7
Action Stage
Which stage is Phase 1 in?
Stage 1
Which stage is Phase 2 in?
Stage 1
Which stage is Phase 3 in?
Stage 2
Which stage is Phase 4 in?
Stage 2