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Intervention for Grief and Bereavement

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Introduction to Grief Concepts

Bereavement: Objective state of loss, guiding assessment of risk factors and social changes

Introduction to Grief Concepts
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Models of Grief

  • Kübler-Ross Stages: Non-linear emotional markers (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance)
  • Worden’s Tasks: Active mourning process (accept loss, process pain, adjust, reinvest)
  • Dual Process Model: Oscillation between loss-orientation and restoration-orientation
Models of Grief
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Clinical Interventions

  • Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGDT): 16-session manualized treatment for persistent grief
  • Grief-Focused CBT: Targets avoidance, negative beliefs, and behavioral activation
  • Narrative Therapy: Reconstructs meaning through storytelling and identity re-authoring
Clinical Interventions
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Special Populations

  • Children: Use play, drawing, and family programs like Family Bereavement Program (FBP)
  • Perinatal Loss: Memory-making (photos, handprints) and follow-up screening for delayed grief
  • Traumatic Bereavement: Phased approach (stabilization, trauma processing, grief integration)
Special Populations
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Conclusion & Key Takeaways

  • Grief is multifaceted; interventions must match individual needs and cultural contexts
  • Effective therapies include PGDT, CBT, and narrative approaches for meaning reconstruction
  • Special populations (children, perinatal loss) require tailored, sensitive interventions
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