Funeral Service Grief and Counseling Psychology Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of an 'instrumental griever' as described by Martin and Doka?
Answer: A person who copes by taking action, solving problems, and focusing on tasks
Instrumental grievers process grief cognitively and behaviorally, preferring to take action rather than express emotions openly.
When should a funeral service professional refer a bereaved client to a licensed mental health professional?
Answer: When the client expresses suicidal ideation, prolonged functional impairment, or substance abuse
Funeral professionals should refer clients when grief exceeds their scope of support, including signs of suicidal ideation, prolonged dysfunction, or substance misuse.
Which of the following is TRUE about grief in older adults compared to younger adults?
Answer: Older adults may experience cumulative grief from multiple losses in a short time
Older adults often face bereavement overload—multiple losses of spouses, siblings, and friends occurring in close succession—which can complicate grief.
A bereaved mother states she feels angry at the doctors, God, and even the deceased for dying. According to grief psychology, this anger is:
Answer: A normal and common part of the grief process
Anger is a widely recognized and normal component of grief, often directed at multiple targets including medical professionals, God, self, or even the deceased.
What is the primary goal of a grief support group facilitated in conjunction with a funeral home?
Answer: To offer bereaved individuals peer connection, validation, and shared coping strategies
Grief support groups provide community, reduce isolation, normalize grief experiences, and allow members to share coping strategies with others who understand their loss.
In Kübler-Ross's model, the stage of 'bargaining' in the context of bereavement most commonly involves:
Answer: Guilt-laden 'what if' and 'if only' thinking about preventing the death
Bargaining in bereaved survivors typically manifests as rumination over what could have been done differently to prevent the death.
Which of the following BEST describes the funeral director's appropriate scope of practice in grief support?
Answer: Offering compassionate presence, basic grief education, and referral when appropriate
Funeral directors provide front-line supportive care, psychoeducation, and community resources, but must defer clinical diagnosis and therapy to licensed mental health professionals.