C6 Flashcards
What should be monitored for clients experiencing loss?
Symptoms that require physician intervention
If emotions prevent client from sleeping, working, eating, or taking care of themselves, medication may be required.
What factors can affect a person’s ability to accept loss?
Determinants of Grief include:
* Relationship to the deceased
* Nature of attachment
* Mode of death
* Prior grief experiences and general mental health
* Religious beliefs
These determinants influence how grief is processed.
List the manifestations of normal grief.
Manifestations include:
* Feelings
* Physical sensations
* Cognitions
* Behaviors
These manifestations can vary significantly among individuals.
What are the tasks of mourning according to Worden?
Tasks include:
* Accepting the reality of the loss
* Experiencing the pain of grief
* Adjusting to an environment from which the deceased is missing
* Withdrawing emotional energy from the deceased and reinvesting it in another relationship or cause
These tasks help individuals process their grief.
What are the stages of grief according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?
Stages include:
* Denial and isolation
* Anger
* Bargaining
* Depression
* Acceptance
These stages describe the emotional responses to impending death or significant loss.
What is a significant statistic about children and divorce?
About 50% of children witness the divorce of their parents
This statistic highlights the prevalence of divorce and its impact on families.
What types of interventions may be used for children experiencing divorce?
Interventions may be:
* Child-oriented
* Family-oriented, including play therapy
These approaches aim to support children through the emotional challenges of divorce.
What are some suggestions for those suffering loss?
Suggestions include:
* Acknowledge the loss
* Take your feelings seriously
* Talk to others
* Make necessary accommodations
* Be patient
* Find your own way to memorialize the loss
* Don’t forget
These suggestions can help individuals cope with their grief.
What issues may arise from divorce and separation?
Issues may include:
* Depression to anxiety
* Major adjustments
* Feelings of failure
* Unmet expectations
These issues can create significant emotional distress for individuals.
What are common challenges faced by blended families?
Challenges include:
* Loyalty issues
* Guilt about bonding with stepparents
* Power struggles between divorced parents
* Expectations and clear roles of stepparents
Blended families often face complex dynamics that require careful navigation.
What are some consequences of losing a child for parents?
Consequences may include:
* Weakened parental relationship
* Job loss
* Affected concentration
* Importance of support groups
The loss of a child can have profound and multifaceted effects on parents.
What is the impact of job loss on individuals?
Impact includes:
* Depression
* Low satisfaction with life
* Health consequences
* Perceived loss of control
Job loss can lead to significant emotional and physical health issues.
What are some effective interventions for clients grieving?
Interventions include:
* Journaling
* Reading
* Joining support groups
* Normalizing feelings
* Educating clients
These interventions aim to facilitate the grieving process.
What are common emotions experienced during divorce and separation?
Common emotions include:
* Rage
* Frustration
These emotions can complicate the adjustment process during and after divorce.
What risks are associated with divorce and separation?
Risks include:
* Loss of financial status
* Loss of social networks
* Custody issues
* High risk for drug and alcohol use
* Risk of suicide
These risks highlight the serious consequences of divorce beyond emotional distress.
What is a suggested strategy for coping with unemployment?
Strategies include:
* Validating the challenge
* Accessing unemployment benefits
* Seeking temporary shelter
* Learning to navigate financial assistance resources
* Considering new trades or school loans
These strategies can help individuals manage the crisis of unemployment.
What is SADIFACE
Sleep
Appetite
Depression
Loss of interest
Fatigue
Agitation
Concentration
Esteem level
Suicidality
What is SLAP
Specific plan
Lethality of plan
Access
Prior attempts
