Grief, Bereavement, and Mourning Flashcards
Grief
Subjective feeling after the death of a loved one
Bereavement
State of being deprived of a loved one
Mourning
Process by which brie fix resolved
Stages of grief (3 theorists)
Kubler-Ross, Bowlby, Engel
Tasks to be processed
Worden
Stages of grief - Kugler-Ross (5)
Denial - anger - bargaining - depression - acceptance
Stages of grief - Bowlby (4)
Numbness/protest - disequilibrium - disorganization and despair - reorganization
Stages of grief - Engel (6)
Shock and disbelief - developing awareness - restitution - resolution of the loss - recovery
Tasks - Worden
Accepting reality of the loss - processing pain of grief - adjusting to the world without the lost entity - finding an enduring connection with lost entity in midst of embarking on a new life
Acute phase of normal grieving lasts…
6-8 weeks
Does bereavement process end within a prescribed interval?
NO
Anticipatory Grief
Experiencing of the feelings and emotions associated with the normal grief response BEFORE the loss occurs - intensifies as expected loss approaches
Maladaptive Responses to Loss
- Delayed or Inhibited Grief
- Distorted or Exaggerated Grief Response
- Chronic or Prolonged Grieving ( prevents ADLs)
Predominant affect in grief
Feelings of emptiness and loss
In grief, self-esteem is generally
Preserved / intact
