Final Quiz: Week 9 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning?
- Accept the Reality of the Loss
- Process the Pain of Grief
- Adjust to a World Without the Deceased
- Find an Enduring Connection While Moving Forward
These tasks are not necessarily linear, and individuals may move back and forth between them.
What is Prolonged Grief Disorder?
A condition where grief symptoms persist for an extended period, impacting daily functioning.
Symptoms include identity disruption, disbelief about the death, and intense emotional pain.
List symptoms of Prolonged Grief Disorder.
- Identity disruption
- Marked sense of disbelief
- Avoidance of reminders
- Intense emotional pain
- Difficulty with reintegration
- Emotional numbness
- Feeling that life is meaningless
- Intense loneliness
True or False: Continuing bonds refer to the ongoing inner relationship with a deceased loved one.
True
What are some forms of Continuing Bonds?
- Reminiscing and storytelling
- Keeping possessions
- Perceiving the deceased’s presence
- Engaging in rituals or memorial activities
- Seeking guidance or communicating with the deceased
Are Continuing Bonds generally considered helpful or harmful?
Research is mixed; they can provide comfort or be associated with prolonged grief and distress.
The impact depends on perception, relationship quality, and beliefs.
What factors influence Continuing Bonds?
- Perceived positivity or negativity of the bond
- Quality of the pre-death relationship
- Cultural and religious beliefs, including views on the afterlife
How do cultural beliefs affect Continuing Bonds?
Many cultures embrace ongoing relationships with the deceased, and beliefs about the afterlife can shape these bonds.
What is the role of social support in grief?
It interacts with anxiety and self-compassion, potentially buffering anxiety-related grief or enhancing self-compassion’s protective effects.
What is the relationship between high trait anxiety and grief symptoms?
High trait anxiety is linked to stronger grief symptoms.
What method was used in the study of social support and grief?
A cross-sectional study with 539 participants completing surveys on various aspects of grief and support.
Fill in the blank: Social support alone is not always _______.
protective
What should interventions for grief focus on?
Promoting self-compassion in addition to social support.
What does the phrase ‘We don’t move on from grief. We move forward with it’ suggest?
It implies that grief is a continuous process rather than something to be completely overcome.
What does the article by Root & Exline (2014) discuss?
The role of continuing bonds in coping with grief.
What is a common saying that reflects the idea of continuing bonds with the deceased?
Expressions that emphasize ongoing relationships through memory, rituals, or sense of presence.
What is the conclusion about Continuing Bonds?
They are a natural part of bereavement for many people, and their role in coping is complex and varies by individual.
