EastonW_Grieving

PSY-358 Adult Development and Aging Topic 8 – Grieving Age and Type of Death Part I: Chart Directions: Complete each area of the chart below, which investigates various losses and typical, characteristic grief responses. Using expert research, you will also share factors that might complicate the grieving processes, signs that complications might be occurring, and protective factors during this time. Note: some information may overlap . Bullet points are preferred, 25-30 words per box should serve as a general content guide. Integrate at least three expert sources. Include expert citations in proper APA formatting within each box. Full references belong at the end. You may use your textbook as a reference. Type of Loss Typical Grief Responses (e,g mourning, coping mechanisms) Things that might complicate the bereavement process (e.g., age, timing, type of death, psychological factors) Signs/Symptoms of complicated or problematic bereavement (e.g. hypervigilance, excessive crying) Protective factors (what can help?) specific to this loss type (e.g. Support groups) Note: These factors will apply to multiple loss types Miscarriage -Mourning of the mother/father -Fear of having another child. (Leis- Newman, 2012) -The bond that the mother had with the fetus. -accidents that could have caused the miscarriage. -Blaming partner for hardship. -Anxiety -Depression. -Uncertainty of the future as a parent -Frustration -Talking out feelings. -Being honest with grief. -Trying to move forward with one another. Death of a child -Mouring the loss. -Denial that it is happening. -Not coming to grips with the loss. -If the loss is sudden (car accident) -If the parent has preexisting conditions -Prolonged denial about the death of the child. -Numbness toward rest of family. -Reclusion -Being transparent with other children/spouse. -Focusing on keeping the family together. Death of a male spouse -Intense sadness from losing a partner. -Worry for financial stability. -If the loss is sudden -If the surviving spouse has preexisting mental illness. -Depression -Reclusion -Wishing it was them that passed instead of their partner. -Talking your feelings out and staying optimistic. -Trying to find companionship elsewhere. (Cavanaugh& Blanchard-Field, 2015) Death of female spouse - Intense sadness from losing a partner. -If the loss is sudden. -If the surviving spouse has preexisting mental illness. -Depression -Reclusion -Wishing it was them that passed -Talking your feelings out and staying optimistic. -Trying to find