Loss and Change in Counseling

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What is the purpose of anger in the grief process?

  • To avoid acknowledging the loss
  • To dissolve quickly and lead to healing
  • To provide a means of releasing emotional discomfort (correct)
  • To make the person feel abandoned

What is a common emotion experienced during the bargaining stage of grief?

  • Guilt and regret (correct)
  • Acceptance and peace
  • Sadness and despair
  • Joy and happiness

How does anger connect the grieving person to reality?

  • By making them feel abandoned
  • By providing emotional release (correct)
  • By disconnecting them from people
  • By helping them accept the loss

Why does the client question their belief in a deity during the anger stage of grief?

<p>To understand why the loss occurred (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical thought pattern during the anger stage of grief?

<p>&quot;Why me?&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does bargaining manifest in the grief process?

<p>By attempting to negotiate a different outcome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if anger is directed at loved ones during the grieving process?

<p>Alienation from loved ones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of loss is experienced by individuals who feel they can no longer contribute to society due to physical or cognitive limitations?

<p>Loss of autonomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a client fears for their safety daily due to past physical abuse, what type of loss are they experiencing?

<p>Loss of security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of loss is felt by clients who face eviction or have unstable housing conditions?

<p>Loss of security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes loss of identity when a client is no longer considered a spouse after a divorce?

<p>Loss of identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of loss is experienced by a parent when their child goes off to college and they feel like an empty nester?

<p>Loss of identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of loss is associated with unfulfilled hopes and dreams such as failing career paths or infertility?

<p>Loss of dreams and expectations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When older adults believe they can no longer contribute to society due to declining physical or cognitive abilities, what type of loss are they experiencing?

<p>Loss of autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of disenfranchised grief according to the text?

<p>It can occur due to an unrecognized relationship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does society typically view loss associated with disenfranchised grief?

<p>As shameful and socially uncomfortable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common symptoms experienced by clients with disenfranchised grief?

<p>Physical symptoms and insomnia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do clients experiencing disenfranchised grief often grieve in silence?

<p>Because the loss is not recognized as significant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does disenfranchised grief differ from normal grief?

<p>Disenfranchised grief lacks social support and recognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a consequence of disenfranchised grief mentioned in the text?

<p>Suffering from depression, unstable emotions, and social isolation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may disenfranchised grief be particularly challenging for some individuals?

<p>As it hinders the griever's ability to receive social support in the grieving process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do grief theories and models play according to the text?

<p>To explain why everyone grieves differently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Dual Process Model?

<p>Shifting between loss-oriented and restoration-oriented responses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the restoration grief process, what kind of losses does an individual cope with?

<p>Secondary losses that come with the death of a loved one (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of concentrating too much on just one grieving process?

<p>Detrimental effects, especially in avoiding dealing with emotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Dr. J. William Worden's theory, how many tasks does a grieving client commonly engage in as part of the grieving process?

<p>4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the restoration process after the loss of a loved one?

<p>Thinking about the future and fulfilling new tasks and obligations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model emphasizes moving back and forth between different types of responses during grieving?

<p>Dual Process Model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with avoiding dealing with emotions while grieving?

<p>Prolonged sadness and inability to move forward (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which response is typical for a grieving individual who becomes tired of focusing on sadness and longing?

<p>Switching focus to new roles and responsibilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common emotions a client may experience after losing a pet?

<p>Shock, anger, confusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do some people view their pets?

<p>As family members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why some individuals may not understand the grief over losing a pet?

<p>They underestimate the bond between pets and owners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do people typically feel after the intensity of unhappiness following the loss of a pet lessens?

<p>They return to their usual self (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as a person's response to loss?

<p>Grief reactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might grief be experienced by a person who has lost someone close?

<p>Complicated feelings, thoughts, and behaviors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feeling experienced by clients who have lost pets?

<p>Guilt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it typically take for a person to grieve and recover from the loss of a pet?

<p>&lt; 1 year or more (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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