Funeral Service Grief and Counseling Psychology Flashcards
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Which theorist introduced the concept of 'continuing bonds' as an alternative to the traditional 'letting go' model of grief?
Answer: Klass, Silverman, and Nickman
Klass, Silverman, and Nickman challenged the detachment model by showing bereaved individuals maintain ongoing connections with the deceased.
A widow reports she still sets a place at the dinner table for her deceased husband six months after his death. This behavior is BEST understood as:
Answer: A continuing bond that may be adaptive
Continuing bonds theory recognizes that maintaining symbolic connections with the deceased can be a healthy part of grief adaptation.
In Worden's Task Model, what is the primary goal of Task III?
Answer: To adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing
Task III involves adapting to external, internal, and spiritual changes caused by the absence of the deceased.
Which of the following is a hallmark symptom that distinguishes Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) from normal bereavement?
Answer: Intense yearning or longing lasting more than 12 months in adults
PGD is characterized by persistent, intense yearning and difficulty accepting the death that remains debilitating beyond 12 months post-loss for adults.
A funeral director notices a bereaved father is extremely calm and businesslike immediately after his child's death. According to the Dual Process Model, this is BEST explained as:
Answer: Restoration-orientation coping
Restoration-oriented coping involves attending to life changes and distractions from grief, which can appear as calm practicality.
What does the term 'disenfranchised grief' mean in the context of funeral service counseling?
Answer: Grief that is not socially recognized or supported
Disenfranchised grief, coined by Kenneth Doka, refers to losses that society does not fully acknowledge, such as the death of a pet or an ex-spouse.
Which of the following best describes 'anticipatory grief'?
Answer: Grief that occurs before the actual death in response to an expected loss
Anticipatory grief begins before the death occurs, often during a terminal illness, and can include mourning future losses as well as the impending death.