Funeral Service Grief and Counseling Psychology Flashcards
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Which grief theory describes bereavement as a process of 'assumptive world' disruption?
Answer: Colin Murray Parkes's Psychosocial Transition Model
Parkes proposed that grief shatters the bereaved person's assumptive world—their internalized model of how life works—requiring a painful revision.
A funeral director is meeting with a family from a culture where open wailing and loud expressions of grief are expected. The BEST response is to:
Answer: Recognize this as a culturally appropriate grief expression and accommodate it
Culturally competent funeral service practice requires respecting diverse mourning customs and adapting the environment to support them.
What is 'somatic grief,' and why is it relevant to funeral service professionals?
Answer: Physical symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, or digestive issues triggered by grief
Grief frequently manifests as physical symptoms, and funeral professionals should recognize these as normal grief responses rather than unrelated medical complaints.
When a bereaved person says, 'I keep expecting him to walk through the door,' this is BEST described as:
Answer: Normal grief phenomenon known as searching behavior or yearning
Searching behavior and yearning for the deceased are universally recognized as normal and common grief responses, especially in early bereavement.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of ritual in grief processing?
Answer: Rituals provide structure, community support, and a space to express grief
Grief rituals—including funerals—create structured opportunities for communal mourning, meaning-making, and support for the bereaved.
A teenage client whose parent died by suicide is at greatest risk for which of the following compared to teens who experienced other types of parental death?
Answer: Higher rates of complicated grief, suicidal ideation, and stigma
Suicide loss survivors, particularly children and adolescents, face elevated risks of complicated grief, depression, stigma, and suicidal ideation themselves.
The concept of 'posttraumatic growth' in the context of grief refers to:
Answer: Positive psychological changes that can emerge from the struggle with a major loss
Posttraumatic growth, described by Tedeschi and Calhoun, includes positive changes in personal strength, relationships, and life appreciation that can coexist with grief.