CBP CBP Child and Adolescent Bereavement 2

Question 1

In the context of adolescent bereavement, 'continuing bonds theory' suggests practitioners should:

Accepted Answer

Help teens maintain a healthy internal relationship with the deceased

Answer

Continuing bonds theory, developed by Klass, Silverman, and Nickman, supports maintaining an evolving inner connection with the deceased as a healthy part of grief.

Question 2

A school-based bereavement practitioner is designing a support group for grieving middle schoolers. Which format is MOST developmentally appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Activity-based sessions that integrate verbal and nonverbal expression

Answer

Middle schoolers benefit from multimodal activities (art, movement, storytelling) that allow expression of grief in ways that match their developmental capacities.

Question 3

A parent asks if they should bring their 7-year-old child to a grandparent's funeral. The BEST CBP guidance is:

Accepted Answer

Prepare the child in advance, let the child choose if they wish to attend, and ensure a supportive adult is present

Answer

Preparation, choice, and the presence of a supportive adult are the three pillars of best-practice guidance for children attending funeral rituals.

Question 4

Which theorist is MOST associated with the concept of 'tasks of mourning' adapted for use with children?

Accepted Answer

J. William Worden

Answer

J. William Worden adapted his four tasks of mourning specifically for children in his work 'Children and Grief,' emphasizing age-appropriate applications.

Question 5

Disenfranchised grief in adolescents MOST commonly occurs when:

Accepted Answer

The death of a pet, friend, or non-traditional relationship is not socially recognized

Answer

Disenfranchised grief occurs when a loss is not socially acknowledged, which frequently happens with adolescent losses such as pets, online friends, or romantic partners.

CBP - Certified Bereavement Practitioner Practice Test

CBP - Certified Bereavement Practitioner Practice Test

CBP CBP Child and Adolescent Bereavement 2