Funeral Service Counseling Final study guide

John Bowlby

developed attachment theory

Uncomplicated Grief a

this term encompasses a broad range of feelings and behaviors that are common after loss

Engel a

Who stated that mourning is similar to the process of healing

Behaviors of grief

sleep disturbances, social withdrawl, restless activity

Helplessness

the fear of not being able to take care of oneself or a fear from a heightened sense of personal awareness

Emancipation a

this feeling can be a positive feeling associated with loss. It can come after a death of someone that was controlling or burden to the bereaved. a

Physical sensations of grief

hollowness in stomach, tightness in chest, over sensitivity to noise and lack of energy are what

Relief a

after a long painful illness of the deceased, which of the following is most likely to be felt by the bereaved

Yearning a

when this diminishes, it is usually a sign mourning is coming to an end. Also referred to as 'pining'

Mourning a

outward expression of grief. the process of adjustment and adaptation to a loss. to indicate the process that occurs after a loss

To accept the reality of death a

task of grief. the griever begins to grasp that the person has actually died

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how many tasks of mourning are there

To experience the pain of the death

Task can vary in intensity for people. It is necessary to acknowledge and work through the pain, or it can manifest itself through physical symptoms or some form of aberrant behavior

To adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing

grieving person may need to learn new skills, and perform functions that the person who died had previously taken care. The bereaved may try to gain a sense of control over his of her life.

To find an enduring connection with the deceased in the midst of embarking on a new life

Greivers continue traditions and rituals which allow them to honor the memory of the person

J. William Worder

who created the tasks of mourning

Vamik D. Volkan a

mourning ends when the mourner no longer has a need to reactivate the representation of the dead with exaggerated intensity in the course of dailing living

Shuchter and Zisook a

a survivors readiness to enter new relationships depending not on 'giving up' the dead spouse but on finding a suitable place for the spouse in the psychological life of the bereaved - a place that is important but that leaves room for others

Mourning

outward expression of grief

To accept the reality of the death

the greiver begins to grasp that the person has actually died

how many tasks of mourning

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Engel

stated that mourning is similar to the process of healing a

to experience the pain of the death a

can vary in intensity for people. it is necessary to acknowledge and work through the pain or it can manifest itself through physical symptoms or some form of aberrant behavior

Adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing

the grieving person may need to learn new skills, and perform functions that the person who died had previously taken care. The bereaved may try to gain a sense of control over their life a

Anxiety a

if the bereaved is having a feeling related to the fear of not being able to take care of oneself or a fear from a heightened sense of personal awareness. What feeling is associated

Uncomplicated grief

this term emcompasses a broad range of feelings an behaviors that are common after loss b

Emancipation

this feeling can be a positive feeling associated with loss. it can come after a death of someone that was controlling or a burden

Yearning

when this diminishes, it is usually a sign mourning is coming to an end

J william worden

created the tasks of mourning

Vamik D. Volkan

mourning ends when the mourner no longer has a need to reactivate the representation of the dead with exaggerated intensity in the course of daily living b

John Bowlby

developed attachment theory

Shuchter and Zisook

a survivors readiness to enter a new relationship depends not on giving up the dead spouse but on finding a suitable place for the spouse in teh psychological life of the bereaved a

Relief

most likely to be felt after a long illness

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mediating factors of mourning

j. Worden

developed the mediating factors of mourning

strength of the attatchment

Mediator 2. The nature of the attatchment. Encompasses the greater the love of the relationship, the greater the grief.

How the person died

stigmatized deaths would fall under which if the following mediating factors that affect mourning

Personality variables

coping styles is included in this mediator of mourning

Accept the reality of the loss

FIRST tasks of mourning

Historical Antecedents

finding out if a person has experienced loss in the past, how they dealt with the death, is an example of which mediating factor

avoidant emotional coping

least effective form of coping styles which includes blaming others or situations, distractions and social withdrawl

problem solving coping

coping that involves changing to a method that works or ineffectively quit when that one method used doesn't work

Concurrent stress

this mediating factor talks about experiencing high levels of distribution following a death creating higher levels of depression. This distruption can be termed as a secondary loss.

Webster

this counselor defined counseling as "advice, especially that given as a result of consulation" a

At need counesling a

funeral service counseling funeral director consulting with the family from the time the death occurs until the final disposition a

Directive counseling a

style of counseling; counselor takes an active speaking role, asking questions, suggesting courses of action

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how many counseling principles and procedures are there

Help the survivor actualize the loss

Counseling P&P. making sure the individual understands the loss actually happened.

Grief Therapy

specialized techniques which are used to help people with 43 complicated grief reactions

assist the living without the deceased

P&P. create the ability to make independent decisions in an environment without the deceased.

Bereavement a

the act or event of seperation or loss that results in experience of grief

At-need

services provided at the time of death

Grief therapy

those that are struggling with a special type of loss who are facing complicated grief may benefit from this

Ohlsen

defined counseling as "good communication within an between men or good communication or between men is always therapeutic

Psychotherapy a

intervention with people whose needs are so specific that usually they can only be met by specially trained physicians or psychologists. The practioners in this field need special training because they often woek with deeper levels of consciousness

Complicated grief a

a set of emotions due to loss that interfere with normal life functions without progressing toward resolution

Non directive

includes any type of counseling in which the counselor does not offer any direct advice or direction, but encourages the client to talk freely

Allow individual differences

Counseling principles and procedures. Allow individuals to deviate from the normal greiving and that it can be okay to be different than other grieving members of the family

Jackson

this counselor defined counseling as "any time someone helps someone else with a problem

Situational counseling a

type of scounselingl related to specific situation in life that may create crisis and produce human pain and suffering

Chronic grief a

grief that is excessive in duration and had not come to a satisfactory resolution

Aftercare a

after the final disposition to seek further consultation.

Ohlsen a

A therapeutic experience of counseling for reasonably healthy persons. A counselors clients are encouraged to seek assistance before they develop serious neurotic, psychotic, or characterological disorders

delayed grief

inhibited, suppressed or postponed response to a loss

Post funeral counseling

those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling that come after the funeral

grief support group

groups that meet, dealing with specific grief

Person-centered

styles of counseling. A non-directive method of counseling which stresses the inherent worth of the client and the natural capacity for growth and health

Grief counseling a

helping people facilitate grief to a healthy resolution

Anticipatory grief

grief in anticipation of death or loss

Informational counseling a

type of counesling in which a counselor shares a body of special information with a counselee

Facilitate emotional relocation of the deceased

find a new place in the persons life for the lsot loved one and move forward with new relationship.

Pre-need counseling a

that counseling which occurs before death

aftercare

those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling, personal and/or written contact that come after the funeral.

anger

a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism

Anomic Grief

grief where mourning customs are unclear due to an inappropriate death and the absence of prior bereavement experience

anticipatory grief

grief in anticipation of death or loss

anxiety

apprehension, dread, or uneasiness similar to fear but based on an unclear threat

at need counseling

funeral practitioner consulting with the family from the time the death occurs until the final disposition.

attachment theory

the model describing a tendecny to make strong affectional bonds with others

Attending (listening)

attitude

bereavement

Aftercare

Post-funeral counseling; acts of counseling, personal and/or written contact that come after the funeral.

Anger

A strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism.

Anomic grief

Grief where mourning customs are unclear due to an inappropriate death and the absence of prior bereavement experience.

Anticipatory grief

Grief in anticipation of death or loss.

Anxiety

Apprehension, dread, or uneasiness similar to fear but based on an unclear threat.

At-need counseling

Funeral practitioner consulting with the family from the time the death occurs until the final disposition.

Attachment theory

The model describing a tendency to make strong affectional bonds with others coming from the need for security and safety.

Attending (listening)

Giving undivided attention by means of verbal and non-verbal behavior.

Attitude

A learned tendency to respond to people, objects, or institutions in a positive or negative way.

Bereavement

The act or event of separation or loss that results in the experience of grief.

Burnout

A work-related condition of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.

Chronic grief

Grief that is excessive in duration and has not come to a satisfactory resolution.

Cognitive psychology

The study of the origins and consequences of thoughts, memories, beliefs, perceptions, explanations, and other mental processes.

Communication

A general term for the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts and acts between two or more people, including both verbal and non-verbal aspects.

Complicated grief

A set of emotions due to loss that interfere with normal life functions without progressing towards resolution.

Coping

Ways of responding to stress.

Counseling

Guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods.

Crisis

An emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life.