Grief Support and Communication Flashcards

Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages of grief described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?

Answer: Reconciliation

Kübler-Ross's five stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance; reconciliation is not among them.

According to J. William Worden, what is the first task of mourning?

Answer: Accept the reality of the loss

Worden's first task is accepting the reality of the loss, which underpins the remaining tasks.

A daughter says, "I still can't believe Dad is gone." Which response best demonstrates active listening?

Answer: It sounds like this still feels unreal to you.

Reflecting the speaker's feelings validates her experience without minimizing or redirecting it.

Grief that begins before a death occurs, such as during a loved one's terminal illness, is called:

Answer: Anticipatory grief

Anticipatory grief is the mourning that starts when a death is expected but has not yet happened.

An ex-spouse who is not recognized as a mourner by the family may experience which type of grief?

Answer: Disenfranchised grief

Disenfranchised grief is grief that is not openly acknowledged, socially sanctioned, or publicly supported.

Under DSM-5-TR, prolonged grief disorder in adults generally requires symptoms persisting at least how long after the death?

Answer: 12 months

DSM-5-TR requires at least 12 months since the death for adults (6 months for children and adolescents).

When helping parents explain a death to a young child, which phrase should be avoided?

Answer: Grandpa went to sleep and won't wake up.

Equating death with sleep can cause young children to fear going to sleep themselves.