Funeral Service Grief and Counseling Psychology Flashcards
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A child age 5 asks when her deceased grandfather will 'wake up.' This reflects which developmental understanding of death?
Answer: Magical thinking and lack of understanding of irreversibility
Children under age 5 typically do not understand death's permanence and may believe the deceased will return.
Which active listening technique is MOST appropriate when a bereaved person is expressing intense emotions during an arrangement conference?
Answer: Reflecting feelings back to acknowledge what they are experiencing
Reflecting feelings validates the bereaved person's emotional experience and demonstrates genuine understanding without minimizing their grief.
According to Therese Rando's '6 R's' of mourning, which process involves the bereaved person internalizing the relationship with the deceased?
Answer: Readjust to move into the new world
Rando's 'Readjust' process includes revising the relationship with the deceased from an external to an internal one while moving forward.
A funeral director should be MOST concerned about complicated grief when a bereaved client:
Answer: Is unable to function in daily life and refuses all social contact after 14 months
Persistent functional impairment and social isolation well beyond the acute grief period are red flags for complicated or prolonged grief disorder.
What is the primary purpose of the 'life review' or 'reminiscence' approach in grief counseling at a funeral home?
Answer: To help the bereaved reconnect with positive memories and make meaning of the loss
Life review encourages the bereaved to share stories and memories, supporting meaning-making and honoring the deceased's life.
Which factor is associated with a higher risk of complicated grief following bereavement?
Answer: A sudden, unexpected, or traumatic death
Sudden or traumatic deaths, such as suicide, homicide, or accidents, are associated with higher rates of complicated or prolonged grief.
In the context of grief support, what does 'psychoeducation' involve?
Answer: Providing bereaved individuals with information about normal grief processes
Psychoeducation normalizes grief reactions by teaching bereaved individuals what to expect emotionally, physically, and behaviorally after a loss.