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Brief report: parental burden and grief one year after the birth of a child with a congenital anomaly. (1/218)
OBJECTIVE: To assess parental burden and grief one year after having a child with a congenital anomaly. METHOD: Twenty-five couples completed the Impact on Family Scale (IFS) and 22 couples answered the Perinatal Grief Scale (PGS). In addition, 27 mothers completed the Functional Health Status Scale (FSII-R). RESULTS: Mothers and fathers showed no significant differences in overall burden (IFS) and grief (PGS). Regarding the subscales, mothers reported significantly more personal strain. Foreknowledge from prenatal diagnosis about the anomaly, a low perceived functional health status of the child, and multiple congenital anomalies increased the burden and grief. CONCLUSIONS: A perinatal counseling team that provides clear and consistent information about the anomalies, the treatment, and the prognosis would help to reduce unnecessary stress and uncertainty, particularly for parents who received prenatal information and whose infant has multiple congenital anomalies. (+info)Unresolved grief in young offenders in prison. (2/218)
The study aimed to pilot a grief awareness programme as a health promotion project for young offenders with complicated grief. Seventeen young offenders in custody at HM Prison, Cardiff were opportunistically recruited, interviewed about their bereavement, and offered entry to the programme. Young offenders who reported coping poorly with bereavement were more likely to have used drugs to cope with their emotions, to have had suicidal thoughts, and reported more depression and anxiety. They were also more likely to have been bereaved in late adolescence and to have lost a first degree relative, with death being sudden, violent or by suicide. (+info)Improving management of bereavement in general practice based on a survey of recently bereaved subjects in a single general practice. (3/218)
BACKGROUND: Previous studies of bereavement in primary care have tended to concentrate on the attitudes of general practitioners (GPs) to bereavement support and little has been documented on the views of patients. AIM: To establish the role, content, and value of a protocol designed to help the newly bereaved by examining the experiences and expectations of a group of bereaved patients within a single general practice, with a view to developing patient care within this area. METHOD: A qualitative approach was adopted using a semi-structured questionnaire, data collection, and analysis consistent with the principles of grounded theory. Patients were approached by letter and those who agreed to take part in the study were interviewed at home. RESULTS: Many of those interviewed expected some form of contact from their GP after bereavement, although the nature of the contact they would have liked varied. The majority would have appreciated a letter of sympathy and none would have objected to it. Over half expressed some form of dissatisfaction either with their GP or with the hospital. Quality of information giving and communication affected bereavement outcomes for some. The role of the GP was examined and patients responded positively to practical suggestions to improve bereavement care. CONCLUSIONS: Bereavement support was seen to be an important part of the GP role by the majority of those interviewed. As a result recommendations have been made for a protocol to support the newly bereaved. (+info)Hearing the bad news of a cancer diagnosis: the Australian melanoma patient's perspective. (4/218)
BACKGROUND: In the past, recommendations on how to break the bad news of a cancer diagnosis have been based on expert opinion. Recently, consensus-based guidelines for medical practitioners have been developed. The objective of this work is to investigate patient preferences for communication practices and to identify any disparities between these guidelines, patient preferences and patient recollections of hearing their diagnosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A consecutive sample of 131 newly diagnosed melanoma patients were surveyed approximately 4 months after initial diagnosis to document their preferences and recollections of their communication experiences. RESULTS: Of the 'breaking bad news' recommendations investigated, patients did not strongly endorse the doctor helping tell others of the diagnosis or telling the patient about cancer support services. Very few patients expressed a preference for having another health professional present. One communication feature, the patient feeling confident about getting the best treatment, was endorsed as 'very important' but does not feature in published guidelines. The most notable disparities between guidelines and the reported experiences of patients related to perceived delays in receiving the diagnosis, and having adequate opportunity to ask their clinician questions. CONCLUSION: Current Australian recommendations on how to communicate a diagnosis of cancer were generally supported by the patients' expressed preferences, but several modifications are proposed. IMPLICATIONS: Suggestions are offered to help overcome the disparities identified between recommendations and patients' preferences when a diagnosis of cancer is being communicated. (+info)Family members' experiences of autopsy. (5/218)
BACKGROUND: The experiences of family members will teach us how to handle an autopsy, the ultimate quality assessment tool. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine surviving family members' experience of autopsy. METHOD: Seven GPs were asked to approach surviving family members of autopsied patients to ask for their co-operation with an interview about their experiences. The interview took place at the residences of the individual families, 6 months to a year after the autopsy. A partially structured set of interview questions was used by the interviewer (not a GP) who had experience with the grieving process and with grief counselling. RESULTS: Twelve family members of autopsied patients were interviewed: six partners, three mothers, one offspring and two sisters. In the case of one 35-year-old man, the autopsy was performed as a judicially required post-mortem. The GP initiated the autopsy request in eight cases. It appears that there is definite room for improvement in how the GP handles the topic of autopsy. The best way to explain it is to compare an autopsy with an operation. Several family members had specific concerns about the appearance of their relative after the autopsy. Several of the family members indicated that they were reassured by the autopsy results. Clarity about the cause of death was important, and reassurance that they had not overlooked important symptomatology helped the family members in their grieving process. CONCLUSION: A request for autopsy is one of the most difficult questions which has to be asked at a very difficult time. Three main considerations were important for the relatives: they wanted an answer to the questions "Is there something I overlooked", "How could this have happened" and "Are there hereditary factors which could have consequences for the rest of the family?" The GP is the optimal professional to discuss the autopsy report with the surviving family members. The best approach for the GP includes an open attitude, paying attention to informing the family and supporting their grieving process. (+info)Murder misdiagnosed as SIDS: a perpetrator's perspective. (6/218)
AIMS: Child murder misdiagnosed as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a difficult area to study. We present a perpetrator's descriptions to enrich clinicians' knowledge of possible presenting features of this phenomenon. METHODS: Interview material was collected as part of a qualitative study of maternal filicide performed from a naturalistic paradigm in order to access the perpetrators' view of events. The woman participant has been convicted for three child murders and two attempted murders which were initially misdiagnosed as SIDS. Interviews were done in the participant's home with her partner present, while she was on leave from prison. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, recorded, transcribed, and analysed for themes. Specific ethical permission was gained to present this case in isolation and the paper was written in consultation with the woman described. RESULTS: She described initial intense attachment to her first victim and described killing her because she was unable to bear her apnoea attacks and her fear of losing her. She described difficulty grieving for this child and subsequent failure to attach to her next child or feel for the other victims. CONCLUSIONS: Expressions of intense attachment to an infant and description of intense grief over a death in a way which engages compassion should not deter a paediatrician from considering the possibility of the parent having killed the child. (+info)An additional "R": remembering the animals. (7/218)
Relationships inevitably develop between humans and animals, regardless of the function or use of the animal partners. The need to recognize the existence of these human-animal bonds, as well as acknowledge the use of the animals, is widespread. Religious memorial services for animals in certain areas of the world provide an historical basis for such acknowledgment activities. The diversity of sacred and secular approaches to memorializing or acknowledging animals is illustrated by representative examples of such events. The need to establish such events, particularly in academic and research settings, is emphasized. The pros and cons of developing and establishing acknowledgment activities in addition to the benefits of implementing such events are discussed. (+info)Linking objects in the process of mourning for sons disappeared in war: Croatia 2001. (8/218)
AIM: Mothers use linking object to externalize the complex aspects of their relationship to the loss of their child. We analyzed the linking objects that mothers kept in memory of their sons who disappeared in the 1991-1995 war in Croatia or whose remains were uncovered and identified long time after they had gone missing. METHOD: The case study of disturbed mourning included 26 mothers of Croatian soldiers from Croatian Osijek-Baranja County who went missing in war or whose remains were recovered and identified long after they had gone missing. The mothers were selected independently by the president of the Association of Families of Missing and Detained Croatian Soldiers and agreed to participate in the study in 2001. They were interviewed in their homes, their testimonies were recorded, and photographs of the linking objects taken. Linking objects were classified according to the Volkan's four-group classification. RESULTS: Out of four Volkan's groups of linking objects, we identified the objects belonging to the first three. Those were 1) objects that had been worn by the deceased (clothes, wrist-watch, ring, or glasses), (6/26); 2) objects that could be viewed in the psychoanalytic sense as an extension of the body of the disappeared or dead person, such as a camera (4/26); and 3) objects with realistic or symbolic resemblance to the deceased, usually a photograph (8/26). None of the examined objects belonged to the fourth Volkan's group (objects at hand when the news of the death came or objects present at the funeral, things that could be considered last-minute objects, ie, related to the moment when the deceased was last seen alive). However, 8/26 objects formed a new hitherto undescribed group. Mothers used such objects to create a memorial shrine to their sons. A photograph of the missing person or person whose remains were identified long after he had gone missing occupied a central place at the shrine, and was surrounded by other symbols of the Catholic iconography (Virgin Mary, crucifix), flowers, and candles. The memorial shrine to the beloved son who disappeared was always located in the room where the family spent most of their time and/or where guests were received (living room or kitchen). CONCLUSION: We found three out of four original (Volkan's) groups of linking objects, but also an additional one, hitherto undescribed, comprising objects used for designing a memorial shrine to the deceased. This could be viewed as an expression typical of Christian, mid-European Croatian culture and tradition. (+info)Grief is not strictly defined in medical terms, but it is generally described as the normal and natural response to the loss of someone or something that holds significant meaning to an individual. This emotional suffering can include feelings of sadness, anger, frustration, disbelief, yearning, and even physical symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, or difficulty sleeping. The process of grieving is unique to each person and may vary in duration and intensity based on factors like the nature of the loss, the relationship with what/who was lost, and individual coping mechanisms.
While not a medical condition itself, complicated grief can develop when intense feelings of grief persist for an extended period, typically more than six months, and interfere with daily functioning. Complicated grief may require professional intervention to help the person navigate through their loss and find healthy ways to cope.
Bereavement is the state of loss or grief experienced when a person experiences the death of a loved one, friend, or family member. It is a normal response to the death of someone close and can involve a range of emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, and anxiety. The grieving process can be different for everyone and can take time to work through. Professional support may be sought to help cope with the loss.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), an Adjustment Disorder is a mental health condition that occurs as a reaction to a stressful life event or significant change. It is characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms that cause distress and interfere with daily functioning, but do not meet the criteria for other more specific mental disorders.
The symptoms of an Adjustment Disorder typically develop within three months of the identified stressor and may include:
* Depressed mood
* Anxiety
* Irritability or anger
* Worrying
* Difficulty sleeping
* Loss of appetite
* Difficulty concentrating
* Physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomachaches
The symptoms must be out of proportion to the severity or intensity of the stressor and may lead to significant impairment in social, occupational, or academic functioning. The diagnosis is not given if the symptoms persist for more than six months after the stressor has ended.
There are several subtypes of Adjustment Disorders, including:
* Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
* Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety
* Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood
* Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct
* Adjustment Disorder with Emotional or Behavioral Symptoms Not Otherwise Specified
Treatment for Adjustment Disorders typically involves psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or solution-focused brief therapy, to help individuals develop coping skills and manage their symptoms. In some cases, medication may also be recommended to alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Widowhood is not typically defined in a medical context, but rather in a social one. It refers to the state of being a widow(er), which is when a person's spouse has died and they have not remarried. While it is not a medical condition itself, the experience of losing a spouse can have significant emotional, psychological, and even physical health impacts on the surviving partner. These impacts may lead to seeking medical care or support.
"Attitude to Death" is not a medical term per se, but it does refer to an individual's perspective, feelings, and beliefs about death and dying. It can encompass various aspects such as fear, acceptance, curiosity, denial, or preparation. While not a medical definition, understanding a person's attitude to death can be relevant in healthcare settings, particularly in palliative and end-of-life care, as it can influence their decisions and experiences around their own mortality.
Death is the cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. It is characterized by the loss of brainstem reflexes, unresponsiveness, and apnea (no breathing). In medical terms, death can be defined as:
1. Cardiopulmonary Death: The irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions.
2. Brain Death: The irreversible loss of all brain function, including the brainstem. This is often used as a definition of death when performing organ donation.
It's important to note that the exact definition of death can vary somewhat based on cultural, religious, and legal perspectives.
Psychological adaptation refers to the process by which individuals adjust and cope with stressors, challenges, or changes in their environment or circumstances. It involves modifying thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and copabilities to reduce the negative impact of these stressors and promote well-being. Psychological adaptation can occur at different levels, including intrapersonal (within the individual), interpersonal (between individuals), and cultural (within a group or society).
Examples of psychological adaptation include:
* Cognitive restructuring: changing negative thoughts and beliefs to more positive or adaptive ones
* Emotion regulation: managing and reducing intense or distressing emotions
* Problem-solving: finding solutions to practical challenges or obstacles
* Seeking social support: reaching out to others for help, advice, or comfort
* Developing coping strategies: using effective ways to deal with stressors or difficulties
* Cultivating resilience: bouncing back from adversity and learning from negative experiences.
Psychological adaptation is an important aspect of mental health and well-being, as it helps individuals adapt to new situations, overcome challenges, and maintain a sense of control and optimism in the face of stressors or changes.
An abandoned child is a child who has been abandoned or deserted by their parent or caregiver and lacks proper care and supervision. This can occur in various situations, such as when a parent leaves a newborn at a hospital or fire station without providing any identifying information, or when a parent or caregiver fails to return for a child after leaving them in the care of another person.
Abandoned children may face significant risks to their physical and emotional well-being, including neglect, abuse, and trauma. They may also experience developmental delays, behavioral problems, and other negative outcomes as a result of their experiences. In many cases, abandoned children become wards of the state and are placed in foster care or other temporary living arrangements until a permanent home can be found for them.
It is important to note that each jurisdiction has its own legal definition of child abandonment, which may vary depending on factors such as the age of the child, the length of time they have been abandoned, and the specific circumstances surrounding their situation. If you suspect that a child has been abandoned, it is important to contact local child welfare authorities or law enforcement agencies immediately to ensure their safety and well-being.
An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order. In the context of medicine, a medical encyclopedia is a collection of articles that provide information about a wide range of medical topics, including diseases and conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and anatomy and physiology. Medical encyclopedias may be published in print or electronic formats and are often used as a starting point for researching medical topics. They can provide reliable and accurate information on medical subjects, making them useful resources for healthcare professionals, students, and patients alike. Some well-known examples of medical encyclopedias include the Merck Manual and the Stedman's Medical Dictionary.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "love" is not a term that has a widely accepted medical or clinical definition. It's a term that's used to describe a strong feeling of affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for another person. While there can be psychological and neurobiological aspects to feelings of love, it's not a term that's used in a medical context in the same way that terms like "inflammation" or "hypertension" are used.
If you have any questions related to healthcare or medicine, I'd be happy to try and help answer them!
Unemployment is an economic concept rather than a medical one. It refers to the situation where individuals who are actively seeking employment are unable to find work. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other medical bodies do not provide a specific medical definition for unemployment. However, unemployment can have significant impacts on both physical and mental health, leading to issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and poor physical health.
MedlinePlus is not a medical term, but rather a consumer health website that provides high-quality, accurate, and reliable health information, written in easy-to-understand language. It is produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library, and is widely recognized as a trusted source of health information.
MedlinePlus offers information on various health topics, including conditions, diseases, tests, treatments, and wellness. It also provides access to drug information, medical dictionary, and encyclopedia, as well as links to clinical trials, medical news, and patient organizations. The website is available in both English and Spanish and can be accessed for free.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in the mesothelial cells, which are the thin layers of tissue that cover many of the internal organs. The most common site for mesothelioma to occur is in the pleura, the membrane that surrounds the lungs. This type is called pleural mesothelioma. Other types include peritoneal mesothelioma (which occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity) and pericardial mesothelioma (which occurs in the lining around the heart).
Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals that were widely used in construction, insulation, and other industries because of their heat resistance and insulating properties. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can become lodged in the mesothelium, leading to inflammation, scarring, and eventually cancerous changes in the cells.
The symptoms of mesothelioma can take many years to develop after exposure to asbestos, and they may include chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, and weight loss. Treatment options for mesothelioma depend on the stage and location of the cancer, but may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these approaches. Unfortunately, the prognosis for mesothelioma is often poor, with a median survival time of around 12-18 months after diagnosis.
Pleural neoplasms refer to abnormal growths or tumors that develop in the pleura, which is the thin, double layered membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inside of the chest wall. These neoplasms can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Malignant pleural neoplasms are often associated with lung cancer, mesothelioma, or metastasis from other types of cancer. They can cause symptoms such as chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, and weight loss. Diagnosis typically involves imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans, followed by biopsy to confirm the type of tumor. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these approaches.
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers that are resistant to heat, chemical reactions, and electrical currents. There are six types of asbestos, but the most common ones are chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. Asbestos has been widely used in various construction materials, such as roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and cement products.
Exposure to asbestos can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen), and asbestosis (a chronic lung disease characterized by scarring of the lung tissue). These health risks are related to the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which can become lodged in the lungs and cause inflammation and scarring over time.
As a result, the use of asbestos has been heavily regulated in many countries, and its use is banned in several others. Despite these regulations, asbestos remains a significant public health concern due to the large number of buildings and products that still contain it.
Emotions are complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. Emotions can be short-lived, such as a flash of anger, or more long-lasting, such as enduring sadness. They can also vary in intensity, from mild irritation to intense joy or fear.
Emotions are often distinguished from other psychological states, such as moods and temperament, which may be less specific and more enduring. Emotions are typically thought to have a clear cause or object, such as feeling happy when you receive good news or feeling anxious before a job interview.
There are many different emotions that people can experience, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and shame. These emotions are often thought to serve important adaptive functions, helping individuals respond to challenges and opportunities in their environment.
In medical contexts, emotions may be relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder. Abnormalities in emotional processing and regulation have been implicated in many psychiatric illnesses, and therapies that target these processes may be effective in treating these conditions.
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Grief - Wikipedia
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Inhibited Grief | SpringerLink
Talking Together About Grief | MoMA
Arthritis and Grief | Arthritis Foundation
To grief | CMAJ
Evergreen grief - Chicago Reader
Grief and Loss Resources | University of Alberta
Grief | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Finding Joy Amid Grief - Beliefnet
Tips For Caregivers Working Through Loss and Grief
Good Grief | Augsburg Fortress
Grief recovery | VailDaily.com
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Grief and Bereavement Resources | Autism Speaks
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Good Grief | Rosemary Dinnage | The New York Review of Books
grief as the collapse of time. | Academy of American Poets
Grief, leadership and the man at the helm | Salon.com
Missionary Death Brings Wave of Grief ... and Faith
Anticipatory Grief | Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach | Stanford Medicine
Dealing with Grief: Spiritual Life on CBN.com
A Grief Observed by C S Lewis - Alibris
Grief and Bereavement Resources | SickKids
Five Stage5
- It would be nice if we could all fit into that Five Stages of Grief model. (yahoo.com)
- This paper is going to explain the five stages of grief, how Wolterstorff find Joy after his loss, meaning and significance of death in light of the Christian narrative and also explained how hope of the resurrection plays a role in comforting Wolterstorff. (ipl.org)
- The five stages of grief model may serve as a reference but it isn't a rule on how to grieve. (psychcentral.com)
- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote about the Five Stages of Grief as it relates to death. (divorcemag.com)
- What are the five stages of grief? (helpguide.org)
Grieve4
- The grief associated with death is familiar to most people, but individuals grieve in connection with a variety of losses throughout their lives, such as unemployment, ill health or the end of a relationship. (wikipedia.org)
- Every loss "deserves a fitting grief," Jill Alexander Essbaum assures journalers in The Good Grief Journal, a path toward healing for those who grieve. (augsburgfortress.org)
- Whether your loss is from the death of a loved one, a divorce or loss of career or health, grief will continue to affect our lives when we are forced to accept the many myths about grief, such as grieve along or be strong. (vaildaily.com)
- For clients working with grief during sessions, it is often the first safe space they have had to truly grieve in their own way with no judgement. (massagemag.com)
Depression16
- Depression versus normal grief following the death of a significant other. (springer.com)
- Carers of people with advanced PD experience anticipatory grief, as well as depression and a higher caregiver burden. (stanford.edu)
- Grief and Depression: How Do You Know the Difference? (psychcentral.com)
- What's the Difference Between Grief and Depression? (psychcentral.com)
- Both grief and depression may involve sadness, but they're two different emotional experiences and depression is a formal diagnosis. (psychcentral.com)
- This is why some people might think grief and depression are similar or may be associated. (psychcentral.com)
- Grief and depression can look and feel similar in many ways. (psychcentral.com)
- For example, both grief and depression can cause deep feelings of sadness and low mood. (psychcentral.com)
- Emotional pain is one of the main things that grief and depression have in common. (psychcentral.com)
- Both depression and grief can also cause changes to your appetite and sleeping patterns. (psychcentral.com)
- Anger outbursts may also be present in both grief and depression. (psychcentral.com)
- In sum, low mood and its consequences are some similarities between grief and depression. (psychcentral.com)
- It can be very difficult to distinguish between grief and depression. (psychcentral.com)
- Grief is an emotional response that tends to decrease with time and often doesn't require professional support, while depression lasts longer and symptoms may intensify and linger without treatment. (psychcentral.com)
- Grief is classified as an intense emotional response, while depression is a formal mental health condition that requires diagnosis and treatment. (psychcentral.com)
- The distinctiveness of grief, depression, and posttraumatic stress: lessons from children after 9/11. (cdc.gov)
Sadness5
- Sadness is a hallmark symptom of grief, which in turn is the consequence of losing something we care about. (taps.org)
- I sometimes call the necessary sadness of grief "sitting in your wound. (taps.org)
- Grief is the sadness associated with loss, and the losses of 2020-21 may feel insurmountable. (massagemag.com)
- When you lose someone or something, grief may manifest with sadness and hopelessness. (psychcentral.com)
- Whatever the cause of your grief, though, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can ease your sadness and help you come to terms with your loss, find new meaning, and eventually move on with your life. (helpguide.org)
Anger3
- Grief forces us to struggle for a time with our questions, our anger, our guilt, and our sorrow, so that we might reach the day when we will be free from their power over us. (beliefnet.com)
- In addition to grief, many cancer patients experience anger, fear or even guilt. (mesothelioma.com)
- Grief shows up in different ways, and I was stuck in the anger phase of grief for months. (spiritualityhealth.com)
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- Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. (wikipedia.org)
- While the terms are often used interchangeably, bereavement refers to the state of loss, while grief is the reaction to that loss. (wikipedia.org)
- Between 1996 and 2006, there was extensive skepticism about a universal and predictable "emotional pathway" that leads from distress to "recovery" with an appreciation that grief is a more complex process of adapting to loss than stage and phase models have previously suggested. (wikipedia.org)
- All of the terms listed above are noted for the importance they have in relation to people's responses to grief and loss. (wikipedia.org)
- By outlining the main aspects of the bereavement process into two interactive tracks, individuals can examine and understand how grief has affected their life following loss and begin to adapt to this post-loss life. (wikipedia.org)
- Litza Williams and Eleanor Haley, state in their understanding of the clinical and therapeutic uses of the model: in terms of functioning, this model can help the bereaved identify which areas of his/her life has been impacted by the grief in a negative way as well as areas that the bereaved has already begun to adapt to after the loss. (wikipedia.org)
- Understand the feelings of loss and grief that often come with chronic illness. (arthritis.org)
- Grief is your reaction to loss. (arthritis.org)
- According to John F. Baggett, author of "Finding the Good in Grief, Rediscover Joy After a Life Changing Loss," the journey of grieving is a God-given gift intended to help us find acceptance and healing. (beliefnet.com)
- Five Steps to the Renewal of Joy " The good news," continues Baggett, author of Finding the Good in Grief, Rediscover Joy After a Life Changing Loss , "is that many have taken the journey of grief. (beliefnet.com)
- Though you may not be able to function at pre-loss capacity for a while, there are steps you can take to ensure that your life doesn't fall apart while you're in the midst of your grief. (aarp.org)
- Good Grief: The Guide and Journal, a two-book pack, offers Good Grief, a foundation for understanding the natural process of grieving, along with The Good Grief Journal, a pathway for expressing, exploring, and growing from a significant loss. (augsburgfortress.org)
- Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or another difficult life transition, Good Grief is a proven companion. (augsburgfortress.org)
- The Good Grief Devotional offers wise, honest companionship to those who struggle with the death of a loved one, a divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life transition. (augsburgfortress.org)
- The Outreach Program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues an move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. (vaildaily.com)
- Often, grief counselors also address the loss of functional capabilities as the illness progresses. (mesothelioma.com)
- Your children look to you to understand how to handle grief and loss. (medlineplus.gov)
- One thing I've learned through my own loss and through the process of working with the losses of others is that Americans are very challenged at dealing with grief. (massagemag.com)
- While many cultures and religions have a specific approach or ritual dedicated to the transitions of loss and death, Americans have lost the finesse of being present with grief. (massagemag.com)
- As death struck again on the mission field - this time claiming a worker March 4 in the Philippines after the loss of three workers Dec. 30 in Yemen - Southern Baptist leaders voiced ongoing grief and, yet, faith . (crosswalk.com)
- These resources can help you recognize the signs of anticipatory grief and ambiguous loss and learn measures to manage the emotions involved. (stanford.edu)
- In this 1-hour webinar clinical counselor, Trevor Josephson, shares examples from real life (with permission from the subjects), and provides recommendations to Parkinson's care partners for how to cope with and manage feelings of anticipatory loss and anticipatory grief. (stanford.edu)
- This 3-page fact sheet describes grief and loss as it relates to caregiving and provides suggestions for coping. (stanford.edu)
- This article addresses the grief experienced when caring for someone with a chronic illness, including ambiguous loss (when someone is "there" but also not "there") and anticipatory grief. (stanford.edu)
- CBN.com Grief is an emotion of loss. (cbn.com)
- After a significant loss, grief is an everyday experience. (centerforloss.com)
- Grief is a natural, powerful and human response to the loss of someone or something close to us. (edu.au)
- Grief is a normal human response to loss. (edu.au)
- The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement provide support and resources for people experiencing grief and loss. (edu.au)
- ReachOut has tips and tools for learning about and coping with grief and loss . (edu.au)
- In this helpful and healing guide, the director of the Children's Grief Connection offers practices to help you deal with the physical aspects of grief and loss. (newharbinger.com)
- Knowing how your body is affected by grief and loss-and what you can do to relieve the physical and emotional pain-will give you healthy coping skills to last a lifetime. (newharbinger.com)
- Her writing connects strongly with the youth of today challenged by their own grief and loss. (newharbinger.com)
- Grief is most often associated with death-the loss of a loved one. (adoption.com)
- Many psychologists consider the loss of a child to be the most difficult and intense type of grief. (adoption.com)
- If grief is defined as "the keen mental suffering … over loss" then, for the birth mother, loss occurs over and over again. (adoption.com)
- Laurie Jean Lyckholm, MD, professor, Hematology/Oncology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, polled the audience to ask how they deal with patient-related loss and grief. (medscape.com)
- This anecdote illustrates "disenfranchised grief," which occurs when an individual experiences a "significant loss and the resultant grief is not openly acknowledged, socially validated, or publicly mourned," Lyckholm explained. (medscape.com)
- He experiences the five phases of grief projected by Kubler-Ross with a specific end goal to accept his misfortune (The 5 Stages of Loss and Grief. (ipl.org)
- In the novel "Ordinary People" by Judith Guest, the Jarrett family, Conrad, Calvin, and Beth are all in different stages of grief due to the loss of Buck and other reasons varying from character to character. (ipl.org)
- Grief and bereavement are intense emotional reactions to a significant loss. (psychcentral.com)
- Grief is directly associated with loss. (psychcentral.com)
- At some time in every person's lifetime, he or she will experience the grief of loss. (bcchildrens.ca)
- We have materials to support children, teens and adults who are experiencing the grief of loss. (bcchildrens.ca)
- The most important thing to do while coping with a death, as you'll see, is to talk about your loss and your grief to someone. (bcchildrens.ca)
- These are normal reactions to loss-and the more significant the loss, the more intense your grief will be. (helpguide.org)
- Grief is part of the human experience and a natural response to loss we experience. (parkinson.org)
- QUESTION: Grief and loss - Is there hope? (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
- The grief and loss is tremendous, whether it be from losing a family member, friend, divorce, or even losing a favorite pet. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
- Many families were deprived of the customary support or even had to face stigmatization when dealing with grief and loss. (who.int)
- Two main types of interventions were designed for the prevention of complicated grief and supporting coping among people experiencing loss. (who.int)
- The results identified the experience of grieving and a disenfranchised grief by society and by the bereaved herself, with significant emotional repercussions to women and their relatives, increased by pregnancy loss, disease strangeness, stigma surrounding the cancer and secondary losses from treatment. (bvsalud.org)
- Objective: The clinical and nosological significance of grief reactions in youth exposed to a shared trauma (9/11, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States) was tested by examining whether the predictors (ie, non-loss-related trauma versus traumatic bereavement), clinical correlates, factorial structure, and phenomenology of grief reactions are distinct from those of major depressive disorder (MDD) and 9/11-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (cdc.gov)
Cope6
- Your love and support can help children understand death and cope with grief. (sesameworkshop.org)
- Grief can be good, because it can soften the blow and ease our pain until such time as we are better able to cope with it. (beliefnet.com)
- A specialist can help them understand their grief and learn to cope with it. (mesothelioma.com)
- Psychologists suggest the following resources to help autistic people understand and cope with tragedy and grief. (autismspeaks.org)
- Hollie went into detail about how to recognize whether you are suffering from anticipatory or ambiguous grief and even more detail about how to cope. (stanford.edu)
- But by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope. (helpguide.org)
Good Grief4
- Good grief? (beliefnet.com)
- A God Given Gift In the Peanuts cartoon created by Charles Schultz, Charlie Brown's favorite expression always has been "Good Grief! (beliefnet.com)
- This two-book pack, Good Grief: The Guide and Devotional, offers Good Grief, a foundation for understanding the natural process of grieving, along with The Good Grief Devotional, which provides valuable insights and wise companionship for reflecting on the experience. (augsburgfortress.org)
- The Good Grief Devotional, a collection of valuable insights. (augsburgfortress.org)
Stages8
- Grief does not always unfold in orderly, predictable stages. (bellaonline.com)
- As we find ourselves immersed in one or more of the stages of grief we are at risk of becoming stuck. (beliefnet.com)
- When we allow ourselves to become stuck in one or more of the stages of grief we delay healing or prevent it altogether. (beliefnet.com)
- Within the pages, you will learn the ten stages of grief and find support. (augsburgfortress.org)
- During the story Drums ,Girls & Dangerous Pie Steven goes through the 5 stages of grief because of his brother, Jeffrey getting cancer. (ipl.org)
- There are multiple stages of grief and healing. (ipl.org)
- The two main characters Conrad and Calvin move from stages of grief to stages of healing by recognizing why their grieving. (ipl.org)
- They both go through the stages of grief prior to the death in anticipation of the death. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
Anticipatory grief9
- Anticipatory grief can be defined as the grieving of someone who is still alive and is common among caregivers of those with degenerative or terminal illnesses. (stanford.edu)
- Explains how anticipatory grief can affect a person diagnosed with PD, as well as family and friends close to the person. (stanford.edu)
- Anticipatory grief might be the hardest part of caregiving someone with Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and other terminal illnesses. (stanford.edu)
- This article shares the author's experience of grieving before the death of her father, how to recognize anticipatory grief, and how to seek help in coping with anticipatory grief by attending a caregiver support group or working with a mental health professional. (stanford.edu)
- For caregivers, anticipatory grief is often is coupled with an overall sense of exhaustion. (stanford.edu)
- A list of tips for dealing with anticipatory grief is provided. (stanford.edu)
- Why is anticipatory grief so powerful? (stanford.edu)
- The author, Harriet Hodgson, co-wrote a book in 2005 titled 'Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipatory Grief. (stanford.edu)
- Anticipatory Grief - This is experienced by the family of a person who is dying of a terminal disease as well as by the person him/herself. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
Emotions7
- Grief may involve extreme emotions and behaviors. (bellaonline.com)
- Grief releases the intense emotional pressure within which threatens to do long term damage to our emotions and bodies. (beliefnet.com)
- While all emotions can be healing, I personally find that SomatoEmotional Release work is particularly powerful when dealing with the emotion our society most often pushes away-grief. (massagemag.com)
- Grief and love are two very similar emotions -- if you're capable of love, you are capable of grief. (cbn.com)
- People of all ages can feel the emotions of grief. (bcchildrens.ca)
- When you honor your grief, you can better understand your emotions and needs, and begin to chart a path forward. (parkinson.org)
- People who are primarily intuitive grievers work through grief by expressing their emotions and talking about their feelings. (parkinson.org)
Losses7
- Because arthritis is chronic, Doka says, you may encounter new losses and ongoing grief over time. (arthritis.org)
- We face many losses as time marches on, and, depending on our own experiences with grief, many of us may not really understand how others may experience it. (bellaonline.com)
- Add now the grief of all your losses to their grief, even of a woman that has left you. (poets.org)
- Even subtle losses in life can trigger a sense of grief. (helpguide.org)
- 1. Do I feel pressured to ignore my losses or hold back my grief? (parkinson.org)
- In an effort to live well with PD, some people think they should always focus on the positive and never on the disease-related losses they experience along the way or the grief they feel in response. (parkinson.org)
- Cumulative Grief - This results when a person suffers several losses or several deaths close together. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
Trauma2
- She has presented at regional, national, and international conferences on the subjects of trauma and grief. (newharbinger.com)
- The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with established risk factors for adolescent substance use, including social isolation, boredom, grief, trauma, and stress. (cdc.gov)
Search2
- Julia Samuel describes the search for the key that unlocked Cheryl's grief for her mother. (bacp.co.uk)
- Results of search for 'su:{Grief. (who.int)
Heal2
- Grief Helps Us Heal. (beliefnet.com)
- Therefore, if something happens to that person or animal in our lives, the natural process for our minds to heal is called grief. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
React2
- In other words, grief is what we feel, mourning is how we react to it. (cbn.com)
- People are aware that certain events or experiences may trigger grief feelings, and people react with sympathy and love. (adoption.com)
People10
- Many of the messages that people in grief are given contradict the need for stillness. (taps.org)
- While the events of the past 16 months have left most people with a whirlwind of emotional side effects, one commonality on all sides of the energy aisle seems to be an increase in grief. (massagemag.com)
- Here are some general patterns in how most people experience grief. (cbn.com)
- But for most people, grief comes in waves. (yahoo.com)
- Annie gave me an insight that has proven true for the many hundreds of people I've seen since: that we need to respect and understand the process of grief, and acknowledge its necessity. (bacp.co.uk)
- While many people understand the initial grief and sacrifice of a birth mom, what is not widely understood or even known is that birth mothers die a million deaths over and over and over again. (adoption.com)
- We meet grief regularly throughout our lives as we lose or say goodbye to what we hold dear, be it the people we loved, the things and routines in our life that were important to us, or the plans or hopes we dreamed one day would come true. (parkinson.org)
- People who are primarily instrumental grievers work through grief by asking questions, gathering information and completing tasks. (parkinson.org)
- Some people think they are "doing grief wrong" if they are not crying enough or because they are "too emotional. (parkinson.org)
- There are grief recovery groups and seminars to help people through their grief. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
Sorrow1
- They can explore any images that may present to them in that moment, dialogue with lost loved ones, or just fully immerse themselves physically and emotionally in the sorrow of grief that is so often missing in our processes. (massagemag.com)
Support8
- It also makes an ideal grief support group workbook. (centerforloss.com)
- You may be looking for grief support resources and information on suicide, murder, accident or other sudden death. (bcchildrens.ca)
- See what other teens facing grief have to say about going to a teen group for grief support and resources and how it helped them. (bcchildrens.ca)
- If you feel like your grief style is not working for you, it may help to seek extra support. (parkinson.org)
- Sometimes grief is just too much for one person to navigate on their own, so it helps to know who you can call on for support. (parkinson.org)
- Grief Support in the ED: Overview, Why Is Death Different in the ED? (medscape.com)
- Common sense would dictate otherwise, but this approach to delivering bad news occurs regularly in busy EDs where staff are emotionally fatigued and training on grief support is lacking. (medscape.com)
- The presence of support groups in GTD centers of reference consists in a health and care strategy by embracing emotional aspects, promoting healthy grief elaboration and greater adherence to treatment. (bvsalud.org)
Counselors5
- In many ways, grief counselors can be as important as mesothelioma doctors who address the physical disease within the patient. (mesothelioma.com)
- Outside of hospice centers, grief counselors can be found in hospitals, cancer centers , nursing homes and private practices. (mesothelioma.com)
- Many grief counselors work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help cancer patients. (mesothelioma.com)
- Grief counselors sometimes help with pain management. (mesothelioma.com)
- Grief counselors may encourage patients to maintain a social life, despite physical limitations, according to their ability and willingness. (mesothelioma.com)
19811
- The two-track model of bereavement, created by Simon Shimshon Rubin in 1981, is a grief theory that provided a deeper focus on the grieving process. (wikipedia.org)
Death5
- This article explains how grief can begin as soon as we become aware that death is a likely possibility. (stanford.edu)
- Coral covers the impact on mind, body, and heart during the grief experience as she helps teens make the adjustment toward understanding their lives after a death. (newharbinger.com)
- Grief Recovery for Teens reads as the wise advice of a true friend, and opens the reader to the honest and forthright conversations needed after a death. (newharbinger.com)
- Two months after the sudden death of her husband, Sherry Hayes-Peirce reflects on the day-to-day process of living with grief. (catholicmom.com)
- For many of you, divorce and divorce grief feels like a death. (divorcemag.com)
Mom's1
- The difference occurs because much of the time, the birth mom's grief is not validated or legitimized. (adoption.com)
Feelings of grief1
- The strong feelings of grief may seem frightening when we first feel the full force of this powerful emotion. (cbn.com)
Traumatic1
- This second edition maintains the content of the first edition but builds on it by adding concise wisdom on new topics such as the myth of closure, complicated and traumatic grief, grief overload, unmourned grief, loneliness, the power of ritual, and more. (centerforloss.com)
Emotion3
- When you face chronic disease, grief is more than emotion," explains Doka. (arthritis.org)
- Grief is a complex emotion. (aarp.org)
- The relationship is over and that strong emotion of love mutates like some hideous sci-fi monster into equally strong grief. (cbn.com)
Grieving2
- Prolonged grief disorder is a formal mental health diagnosis used when someone has been grieving for a long time without experiencing any improvement or relief to their emotional pain. (psychcentral.com)
- Many studies show that an unhealthy grief response may lead to increased morbidity and mortality among grieving family members. (medscape.com)
Experience4
- Do not try to relate by comparing your own personal experience of grief. (massagemag.com)
- Regardless of age or background, each of us will experience grief during our lifetime. (newharbinger.com)
- I was lucky enough to attend their annual grief retreat in July and it was an experience that helped me tremendously. (constantcontact.com)
- Grief is also part of the Parkinson's disease (PD) journey as you experience changes to your body and life that you did not plan for or expect. (parkinson.org)
Compassionate2
- Your simple presence in the face of grief can be very powerful and compassionate. (massagemag.com)
- In compassionate, down-to-earth language, Understanding Your Grief describes ten touchstones-or trail markers-that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual signs for mourners to look for on their journey through grief. (centerforloss.com)
Waves1
- Grief may also come in waves, particularly after a few days have gone by. (psychcentral.com)
Reaction1
- That causes a grief reaction," explains Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, grief expert, professor of gerontology at the Graduate School of The College of New Rochelle in New York, and senior consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America. (arthritis.org)
Tremendous1
- The Prestonwood church family is prepared to minister to Lyn and her family as she experiences this tremendous grief. (crosswalk.com)
Profound1
- Once again, FFF has run an invaluable retreat which has helped me immensely in dealing with my profound grief. (constantcontact.com)
Family10
- Often, family members and close friends share this emotional burden and grief. (mesothelioma.com)
- Many mesothelioma patients and their family members have found it helpful to talk with a mental health specialist, such as a grief counselor. (mesothelioma.com)
- Grief counseling can be just as important for family members as it is for cancer patients. (mesothelioma.com)
- Before a loved one passes away from cancer, a grief counselor can educate family members about end-of-life care . (mesothelioma.com)
- Grief is tricky business, especially in the wake of an unexpected tragedy and especially for a teenager from an already dysfunctional family. (bookpage.com)
- Our faith tradition ushers in the holidays for me with remembering those family and friends who rest with the Lord, so on this eighth month in my grief journey, the path is about to become a very hard road to navigate. (catholicmom.com)
- This year at Thanksgiving I will be thankful for the love we shared, the family and friends who have walked with me along this grief journey and my faith that helps me to know without a doubt that Dude is celebrating the holidays in heaven with Jesus this year. (catholicmom.com)
- You would immediately start griefing about how that family member might die. (ipl.org)
- Today, the immediate family is frequently separated by many miles so jobs and schooling demand permanent physical separation and the period of grief may take longer. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
- Having a rehearsed, systematic, and consistent approach to the situation of grief in the ED is helpful to both the practitioner and the family. (medscape.com)
Time7
- For example, grief may hit you if you have to give up a beloved sport or hobby, or you are prescribed a more aggressive medicine, or you have to switch to part-time work. (arthritis.org)
- The Risk of Becoming Stuck While the journey of grief can be a pathway to healing, it can also be a time of great danger. (beliefnet.com)
- The journey of grief is not a comfortable ride on an aircraft in which, once we are in transit, we have no responsibility until it is time to disembark. (beliefnet.com)
- If you do not rest in stillness for a time, you cannot and will not find your way out of the wilderness of grief. (taps.org)
- grief as the collapse of time. (poets.org)
- Grief works at its own pace and in its own time, which means sports leagues - defined by rules, schedules, tradition and order - are uniquely ill-suited to handle the intrusion of the real world on games. (yahoo.com)
- It takes time to adjust or grow around grief and during this time you will need to care for yourself, while managing everyday life. (edu.au)
Journalers1
- Throughout, journalers are asked specific questions about their own unique grief journeys as they relate to the touchstones and are provided with writing space for the many questions asked. (centerforloss.com)
Tragedy1
- And no matter how horrific a tragedy is, grief can become the means whereby God transforms evil in this world into good. (beliefnet.com)
Distress1
- Conclusion: A multifaceted approach provided convergent evidence that grief reactions are independent of other common types of postdisaster child and adolescent psychopathology, and capture a unique aspect of bereavement-related distress. (cdc.gov)
Separation1
- Love expresses emotional oneness, grief expresses emotional separation. (cbn.com)
Life5
- While grief affects all aspects of your life-your physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual self-it is fundamentally a spiritual journey. (taps.org)
- In grief, your understanding of who you are, why you are here, and whether or not life is worth living is challenged. (taps.org)
- Some students and players may want to hide until the grief subsides, some might want to resume whatever will pass for normal life as soon as possible, some may want to gather together and cheer as one, raging at the universe's cruelty while holding one another up to move forward. (yahoo.com)
- There are many experiences in life that may cause you grief. (edu.au)
- It is a life-altering decision, but unfortunately one you must face along with the divorce grief. (divorcemag.com)
Explore1
- Through focusing on desire and grief, and the potentially conflicting stories they generate, we explore new ways by which ecosystems services can be understood and engaged. (lu.se)
Hospice1
- Celynn McClarrinon, a certified grief recovery specialist and social worker for Hospice of the Valley, is conducting a grief recovery outreach program in our community. (vaildaily.com)
Embrace1
- Embrace the uniqueness of your grief. (centerforloss.com)
Painful process2
- Mourning' is the long, painful process of working through that grief. (cbn.com)
- Grief can be a painful process. (thelowdown.co.nz)
Learn3
- Learn how to deal with your grief in helpful ways. (arthritis.org)
- To console your own child, learn the normal responses to grief that children have and the signs when your child is not coping well with grief. (medlineplus.gov)
- Learn more about grief process. (allaboutlifechallenges.org)
Journey3
- The journey of grief is more like a marathon over treacherous terrain. (beliefnet.com)
- On this eighth month in my grief journey, the path is about to become a very hard road to navigate. (catholicmom.com)
- Use the rituals of your faith community that acknowledge your grief journey. (bcchildrens.ca)
Relate1
- In this 1-hour teleconference Dementia Care Specialist and Certified Grief Counseling Specialist, Hollie Glover, explains what anticipatory and ambiguous grief are and how they relate to being diagnosed with and caregiving for a degenerative disorder. (stanford.edu)
Diagnosis1
- This diagnosis isn't intended to pathologize your grief. (psychcentral.com)
Recognize1
- An outcome of this track is being able to recognize how transformation has occurred beyond grief and mourning. (wikipedia.org)
Symptoms1
- 4) Youth with elevated grief reactions fell into two classes characterized by only moderate and negligible probability of co-occurring PTSD and MDD symptoms, respectively. (cdc.gov)
Pain4
- And only to the heart that knows of grief, Of desolating fire, of human pain, There comes some purifying sweet belief, Some fellow-feeling beautiful, if brief. (poets.org)
- The grief is communal, the pain individual. (yahoo.com)
- I have regularly seen that it is not the pain of grief that damages individuals like Annie, and even whole families, sometimes for generations, but the things they do to avoid that pain. (bacp.co.uk)
- The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. (helpguide.org)