CCIS Grief, Loss & Bereavement Crisis Intervention

Question 1

According to Worden's Tasks of Mourning model, which task involves the bereaved person adjusting to an environment in which the deceased is missing?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting to a changed world

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Accepting the reality of the loss

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Processing the pain of grief

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Finding an enduring connection with the deceased

Question 2

Which type of grief is characterized by the bereaved individual experiencing an intense, prolonged grief reaction that significantly impairs functioning for more than 12 months?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged grief disorder

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Anticipatory grief

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Disenfranchised grief

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Uncomplicated grief

Question 3

A crisis interventionist is working with a client whose grief is not acknowledged or supported by others because the loss is not publicly recognized. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Disenfranchised grief

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Traumatic grief

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Anticipatory grief

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Ambiguous loss

Question 4

In the Dual Process Model of coping with bereavement (Stroebe & Schut), which orientation involves the bereaved person confronting and processing the grief itself?

Accepted Answer

Loss orientation

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Restoration orientation

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Oscillation orientation

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Avoidance orientation

Question 5

Which statement best describes 'ambiguous loss' as defined by Pauline Boss?

Accepted Answer

A loss where the person is physically absent but psychologically present, or vice versa

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A loss that occurs suddenly without warning

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A loss that is acknowledged publicly but not grieved personally

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A loss that resolves completely after a brief mourning period

Question 6

When assessing a bereaved client for suicide risk, which factor most significantly elevates risk in the context of grief?

Accepted Answer

Loss of a child or spouse combined with social isolation

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Crying frequently during sessions

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Expressing sadness and missing the deceased

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Returning to work within two months of the loss

Question 7

A crisis worker encounters a client who lost a family member to suicide. Which clinical consideration is MOST important in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that suicide loss survivors are at elevated risk for complicated grief and suicide themselves

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Encouraging the client to move on quickly to avoid prolonged sadness

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Avoiding any mention of the manner of death to prevent distress

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Referring immediately to inpatient care regardless of current functioning