Deck 16: Grief and Loss Throughout Life

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Which is not one of the stages of the separation anxiety a child experiences when separated from his or her mother?

A) protest
B) despair
C) detachment
D) reunion
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When a child loses a parent, any feelings that are not expressed at the time of the loss may emerge later in life when some other loss occurs. This is known as _______

A) transference.
B) suppression.
C) regression.
D) displacement.
Question
Which is the most helpful way to deal with a loss?

A) Put on a "brave face" and go on with life.
B) Avoid situations that remind you of the loss.
C) Express emotions such as grief, anger, guilt, and fear and then "let go" of what was lost.
D) Take antidepressant medication.
Question
Physical losses experienced during the _______ period include diminished vision, taste, hearing, mobility, and memory.

A) adolescent
B) senescent
C) prepubescent
D) infant
Question
After losing a parent, a child may place another person in the role of parent, seeking guidance and emotional fulfillment from that person. This is known as _______

A) transference.
B) suppression.
C) regression.
D) displacement.
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Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of independence
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of a sense of security
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of body image
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of a close relationship
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of a friend or loved one
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
financial loss
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of independence
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a valued object
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
financial loss
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a friend or loved one
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a valued object
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a close relationship
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of body image
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a sense of security
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of independence
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a valued object
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
financial loss
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a friend or loved one
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a close relationship
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of body image
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a sense of security
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of independence
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a valued object
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
financial loss
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a friend or loved one
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a close relationship
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of body image
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a sense of security
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of independence
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a valued object
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
financial loss
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a friend or loved one
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a close relationship
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of body image
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a sense of security
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of independence
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a valued object
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
financial loss
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a friend or loved one
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a close relationship
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of body image
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a sense of security
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of independence
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a valued object
Lisa has a mastectomy.
financial loss
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a friend or loved one
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a close relationship
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of body image
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a sense of security
loss of independence
loss of a valued object
financial loss
loss of a friend or loved one
loss of a close relationship
loss of body image
loss of a sense of security
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high school graduation
late adulthood
high school graduation
young adulthood
high school graduation
early childhood
high school graduation
senescence
high school graduation
the school years
high school graduation
middle adulthood
high school graduation
adolescence
high school graduation
infancy
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
late adulthood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
young adulthood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
early childhood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
senescence
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
the school years
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
middle adulthood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
adolescence
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
infancy
separation from parents to attend day care
late adulthood
separation from parents to attend day care
young adulthood
separation from parents to attend day care
early childhood
separation from parents to attend day care
senescence
separation from parents to attend day care
the school years
separation from parents to attend day care
middle adulthood
separation from parents to attend day care
adolescence
separation from parents to attend day care
infancy
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
late adulthood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
young adulthood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
early childhood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
senescence
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
the school years
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
middle adulthood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
adolescence
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
infancy
retirement
young adulthood
retirement
early childhood
retirement
senescence
retirement
the school years
retirement
middle adulthood
retirement
adolescence
retirement
infancy
retirement
late adulthood
loss of the ability to live independently
young adulthood
loss of the ability to live independently
early childhood
loss of the ability to live independently
senescence
loss of the ability to live independently
the school years
loss of the ability to live independently
middle adulthood
loss of the ability to live independently
adolescence
loss of the ability to live independently
infancy
loss of the ability to live independently
late adulthood
change of school
young adulthood
change of school
early childhood
change of school
senescence
change of school
the school years
change of school
middle adulthood
change of school
adolescence
change of school
infancy
change of school
late adulthood
weaning
young adulthood
weaning
early childhood
weaning
senescence
weaning
the school years
weaning
middle adulthood
weaning
adolescence
weaning
infancy
weaning
late adulthood
young adulthood
early childhood
senescence
the school years
middle adulthood
adolescence
infancy
late adulthood
young adulthood
early childhood
senescence
the school years
middle adulthood
adolescence
infancy
late adulthood
Question
Match between columns
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Bereavement
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Grief work
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Displacement
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Mortality
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Condolences
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Detachment
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Anticipatory grief
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Survivor guilt
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Bereavement
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Anticipatory grief
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Detachment
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Condolences
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Mortality
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Displacement
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Grief work
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Survivor guilt
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Bereavement
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Anticipatory grief
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Detachment
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Condolences
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Mortality
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Displacement
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Grief work
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Survivor guilt
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Bereavement
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Anticipatory grief
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Detachment
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Condolences
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Mortality
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Displacement
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Grief work
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Survivor guilt
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Bereavement
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Anticipatory grief
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Detachment
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Condolences
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Mortality
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Displacement
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Grief work
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Survivor guilt
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Bereavement
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Anticipatory grief
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Detachment
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Condolences
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Mortality
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Displacement
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Grief work
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Survivor guilt
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Bereavement
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Anticipatory grief
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Detachment
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Condolences
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Mortality
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Displacement
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Grief work
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Survivor guilt
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Bereavement
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Anticipatory grief
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Detachment
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Condolences
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Mortality
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Displacement
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Grief work
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Survivor guilt
Question
Kelly is about to begin a new job that she is very excited about. However, as her last day at the old job approaches, she feels a little depressed. Explain Kelly's feelings.
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What does it mean to face one's own mortality?
Question
Explain why it is important to deal consciously with small losses as well as large ones.
Question
What are your personal beliefs about suicide? What challenges might you face in assisting a patient who has attempted suicide?
Question
List three emotions that are normal parts of a grief reaction.
Question
Consider a loss, large or small, that you have experienced in the past. Describe the emotions you experienced at the time and how you feel about the loss now.
Question
List steps for dealing with a loss.
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Deck 16: Grief and Loss Throughout Life
1
Which is not one of the stages of the separation anxiety a child experiences when separated from his or her mother?

A) protest
B) despair
C) detachment
D) reunion
reunion
2
When a child loses a parent, any feelings that are not expressed at the time of the loss may emerge later in life when some other loss occurs. This is known as _______

A) transference.
B) suppression.
C) regression.
D) displacement.
displacement.
3
Which is the most helpful way to deal with a loss?

A) Put on a "brave face" and go on with life.
B) Avoid situations that remind you of the loss.
C) Express emotions such as grief, anger, guilt, and fear and then "let go" of what was lost.
D) Take antidepressant medication.
Express emotions such as grief, anger, guilt, and fear and then "let go" of what was lost.
4
Physical losses experienced during the _______ period include diminished vision, taste, hearing, mobility, and memory.

A) adolescent
B) senescent
C) prepubescent
D) infant
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After losing a parent, a child may place another person in the role of parent, seeking guidance and emotional fulfillment from that person. This is known as _______

A) transference.
B) suppression.
C) regression.
D) displacement.
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Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of independence
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of a sense of security
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of body image
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of a close relationship
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of a friend or loved one
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
financial loss
Rita's home is burglarized, and she no longer feels safe there.
loss of independence
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a valued object
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
financial loss
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a friend or loved one
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a valued object
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a close relationship
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of body image
Jerry tells his wife that he wants a divorce.
loss of a sense of security
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of independence
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a valued object
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
financial loss
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a friend or loved one
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a close relationship
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of body image
Sherry is laid off and has difficulty paying her bills.
loss of a sense of security
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of independence
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a valued object
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
financial loss
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a friend or loved one
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a close relationship
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of body image
Due to failing health, Mr. Jones must move into a long-term care facility.
loss of a sense of security
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of independence
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a valued object
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
financial loss
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a friend or loved one
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a close relationship
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of body image
An antique car that Bob has restored is totaled in a wreck.
loss of a sense of security
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of independence
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a valued object
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
financial loss
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a friend or loved one
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a close relationship
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of body image
Xavier's best friend is transferred to a distant city.
loss of a sense of security
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of independence
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a valued object
Lisa has a mastectomy.
financial loss
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a friend or loved one
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a close relationship
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of body image
Lisa has a mastectomy.
loss of a sense of security
loss of independence
loss of a valued object
financial loss
loss of a friend or loved one
loss of a close relationship
loss of body image
loss of a sense of security
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high school graduation
late adulthood
high school graduation
young adulthood
high school graduation
early childhood
high school graduation
senescence
high school graduation
the school years
high school graduation
middle adulthood
high school graduation
adolescence
high school graduation
infancy
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
late adulthood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
young adulthood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
early childhood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
senescence
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
the school years
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
middle adulthood
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
adolescence
leaving parents' home to live on one's own
infancy
separation from parents to attend day care
late adulthood
separation from parents to attend day care
young adulthood
separation from parents to attend day care
early childhood
separation from parents to attend day care
senescence
separation from parents to attend day care
the school years
separation from parents to attend day care
middle adulthood
separation from parents to attend day care
adolescence
separation from parents to attend day care
infancy
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
late adulthood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
young adulthood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
early childhood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
senescence
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
the school years
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
middle adulthood
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
adolescence
"empty nest syndrome" as one's children grow up and move away
infancy
retirement
young adulthood
retirement
early childhood
retirement
senescence
retirement
the school years
retirement
middle adulthood
retirement
adolescence
retirement
infancy
retirement
late adulthood
loss of the ability to live independently
young adulthood
loss of the ability to live independently
early childhood
loss of the ability to live independently
senescence
loss of the ability to live independently
the school years
loss of the ability to live independently
middle adulthood
loss of the ability to live independently
adolescence
loss of the ability to live independently
infancy
loss of the ability to live independently
late adulthood
change of school
young adulthood
change of school
early childhood
change of school
senescence
change of school
the school years
change of school
middle adulthood
change of school
adolescence
change of school
infancy
change of school
late adulthood
weaning
young adulthood
weaning
early childhood
weaning
senescence
weaning
the school years
weaning
middle adulthood
weaning
adolescence
weaning
infancy
weaning
late adulthood
young adulthood
early childhood
senescence
the school years
middle adulthood
adolescence
infancy
late adulthood
young adulthood
early childhood
senescence
the school years
middle adulthood
adolescence
infancy
late adulthood
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Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Bereavement
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Grief work
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Displacement
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Mortality
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Condolences
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Detachment
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Anticipatory grief
Words of comfort or sympathy when someone has lost a loved one are known as _______.
Survivor guilt
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Bereavement
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Anticipatory grief
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Detachment
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Condolences
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Mortality
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Displacement
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Grief work
In order to help other people deal with grief, health care professionals need to first accept their own _______ and identify their own beliefs and feelings about death.
Survivor guilt
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Bereavement
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Anticipatory grief
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Detachment
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Condolences
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Mortality
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Displacement
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Grief work
Friends and family of someone who died unexpectedly may experience _______, wondering "What right did I have to survive?" or believing "I should have been the one who died."
Survivor guilt
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Bereavement
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Anticipatory grief
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Detachment
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Condolences
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Mortality
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Displacement
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Grief work
If feelings of grief are not expressed at the time a loss occurs, _______ of the unexpressed emotions may occur, causing them to emerge months or years later in response to another event.
Survivor guilt
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Bereavement
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Anticipatory grief
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Detachment
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Condolences
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Mortality
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Displacement
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Grief work
_______ refers to grief that occurs prior to the actual loss, usually during a terminal illness.
Survivor guilt
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Bereavement
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Anticipatory grief
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Detachment
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Condolences
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Mortality
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Displacement
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Grief work
_______ is separation from or loss of someone who is significant in one's life.
Survivor guilt
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Bereavement
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Anticipatory grief
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Detachment
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Condolences
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Mortality
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Displacement
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Grief work
_______ is a process of working through the emotional reaction to loss, reorganizing one's life patterns, and achieving some degree of adjustment.
Survivor guilt
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Bereavement
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Anticipatory grief
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Detachment
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Condolences
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Mortality
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Displacement
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Grief work
_______ occurs when an individual disconnects from his or her emotions or "goes numb" in order to avoid confronting painful feelings.
Survivor guilt
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Kelly is about to begin a new job that she is very excited about. However, as her last day at the old job approaches, she feels a little depressed. Explain Kelly's feelings.
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What does it mean to face one's own mortality?
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Explain why it is important to deal consciously with small losses as well as large ones.
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What are your personal beliefs about suicide? What challenges might you face in assisting a patient who has attempted suicide?
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List three emotions that are normal parts of a grief reaction.
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Consider a loss, large or small, that you have experienced in the past. Describe the emotions you experienced at the time and how you feel about the loss now.
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List steps for dealing with a loss.
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