Grief and eligion
The Five Stages of Grief and eligion

In 1969, Elisabeth Kubler-oss, a Swiss researcher, presented a list of five stages that individuals experience when dealing with death; and since then these principles have since been applied to loss and grief in general. The five stages of the Kubler-oss model are Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and finally Acceptance; and it can be asserted that these stages are experienced in one form or another by all humans regardless of cultural background. ("Five Stages of Grief") In other words, the five stages of loss and grief are emotional reactions that are universally experienced by all humans. (Kubler-oss, 2005, p. 199) Different religions have traditionally created their own means of dealing with loss and grief particularly from a death, and while they may approach the subject from different points-of-view, they all must deal with the five stages that people experience when grieving.

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References

"Book of Job." (n.d.). The Holy Bible. Retrieved from  http://ebible.org/kjv/Job.htm 

  / of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss. New York: Scribner. Print.http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief 

Metz, Pamela. (2000). The Tao of Loss and Grief. Atlanta, GA: Humanics. Print.

Grief Schiz
Precautions and Procedures for the Prevention of Suicide and the Treatment of Depression in ecently Diagnosed Schizophrenics

Any major chronic medical diagnosis can have psychological and emotional reverberations for the patient, as chronic conditions can often be perceived as a "life sentence" of sorts. The inescapability of symptoms and the long-term prognosis of many chronic disorders can cause patients to seriously question their future quality of life, the impact that their condition will have on personal relationships and other interactions with the outside world, and the purpose or meaning of continuing a life that they may perceive to consist largely of pain or other problems. In such scenarios, it is not unusual for depression and even suicidal tendencies to be observed, and for patients' problems and quality of life issues to be ultimately compounded and exacerbated as a result of this depression.

It is not only the diagnosis of chronic physical…...

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References

Beck, A. & Alford, B. (2009). Depression: Causes and Treatments. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.

Bhatia, S. & Bhatia, S. (2007). Childhood and adolescent depression. American Family Physician 75(1): 73-80.

Wittman, D. & Keshava, M. (2007). Grief and Mourning in Schizophrenia. Psychiatry 70(2): 154.

Grief and Loss: Adolescents
This work intends to outline the theoretical explanations of grief, in particular Worden's tasks of grief. Further this work intends to explore the role of the nurse in the support and care of an individual who is grieving.

In this instance of study the focus is a 15-year-old girl who will be called Elaine Brown. She has been tired for some time, losing weight and is constantly thirsty. She has just been informed that she has Type 1 diabetes. The nurse is in process of formulating a care plan for this patient in dealing with this news.

Grief is something that is experienced universally with practically everyone experiencing the loss of a loved one at some point in his or her lives. Grief is coped with better by some than by others.

However, those who do not cope as well with grief should not be blamed but assisted through counseling…...

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"Care for children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes" [Online] available at:  http://www.health.qld.gov.au/publications/best_practice/16853.pdf 

Ibid.

Ibid.

Yet, Kubler-Ross is not without critics, as many contend that there exists no real evidence that stages are present in coping with death (Stages pp). According to Robert Kastenbaum, using the term "stages" implies that there is a set order of set conditions, and asserts that there is no evidence that dying people go through the exact Kubler-Ross stages in their proper order (Stages pp). He believes that any patient could experience the stages in a different order, or could experience emotions not even mentioned in the Kubler-Ross stages (Stages pp). He explains that in her research Kubler-Ross showed that various patients exhibited qualities from the five different stages, but no one particular patient demonstrated all five stages in order, thus any emotional experience during the dying process of a person could be considered a stage (Stages pp).

Many feel that Kubler-Ross' research needed to be followed up by another form…...

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Works Cited

Coping with Death, Grief, and Loss. The University of Iowa: University

Counseling Service. Retrieved September 07, 2005 at  http://www.uiowa.edu/~ucs/griefloss.html 

Fletcher, Sally N. Ellis Cultural implications in the management of grief and loss.

Journal of Cultural Diversity. September 22, 2002. Retrieved September 07, 2005 from HighBeam Research Library Web site

They say, 'The coward dies many times'; so does the beloved. (p.57)

Throughout A Grief Observed, Lewis rehashes the reasons that his wife was taken from him too soon. He cannot understand why he was given the gift of his wife's life, only to have that life taken from him. Like a coward envisions his own death many times before he dies, so the lover of someone who is dead envisions the death of the beloved, and speculates again and again about why it occurred, and what is God's plan in terms of allowing human beings to suffer so much.

Poi si torno all' eterna fontana. (p.76)

At the end of her life, Lewis' wife said she was at peace with God. Lewis makes this phrase her eulogy because it is reminiscent of Dante. Like Dante's great love Beatrice, who died young and accepted her early death in a way Dante could not…...

An organized effort, in this case, means knowing who is responsible for what, when the time comes. This prevents chaos in the event of a disaster. Planning for who is responsible for organizing a public memorial is the best way to quickly get the community back on the road to recovery.
Another aspect of the community plan needs to address special populations that may have difficulty accessing services. At-risk populations need to be identified in the plan and means needs to be addressed for making certain that they do not get left out. Special populations may include various ethnic groups with language difficulties, senior citizens, low socioeconomic status individuals, and others that may have special needs in the community. Perhaps this can be handled by a special task force or by agencies that are already in place to serve these special populations.

Every disaster is unique and every community is unique.…...

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References

Frantz, T. (2005). Anger Beginning of Untold Grief by Katrina's Victims. September 6, 2005.

University of Buffalo. News Center. Retrieved July 7, 2009 from  http://www.buffalo.edu/news/7483 

Gennaro, N. (2006). Free Help for grieving victims of Katrina. January 14, 2006. What Matters.

Retrieved July 7, 2009 from  http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/details.php?id=113

Grief is an emotion that all human beings are likely to feel at some time in their lives. For many the grief process can be lonely, confusing and prolonged. For this reason, psychologists have long sought ways to ease this process. Early on researchers found that various forms of art proved effective in aiding individuals in the grief process. This realm of treatment became known as "Expressive art therapies" and allows patients to express feelings through various methods related to the arts. These methods include music therapy, art therapy and writing therapy. Expressive therapies have been essential in helping people cope with loss, particularly in the case of an unexpected death.
Historical Background

There has long been a connection between bereavement and the power of art to heal. In most cases people focused on music in particular, the use of music to calm the bereaved is even present in the Bible. More…...

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Resources. (2001). Afterimage, 29(3), 3+..

Shapiro, J.P., Welker, C.J., & Jacobson, B.J. (1997). A Naturalistic Study of Psychotherapeutic Methods and Client In-Therapy Functioning in a Child Community Setting. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 26(4), 385-396.

Thompson, B. (2003) Expressive Arts and the Experience of lost. The Forum: An International, Interdisciplinary Organization. Volume 29 Issue 2. pg 1

Tubman, J.G., Montgomery, M.J., & Wagner, E.F. (2001). Letter Writing as a Tool to Increase Client Motivation to Change: Application to an Inpatient Crisis Unit. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 23(4), 295+.

Williams, M.B. & Sommer, J.F. (Eds.). (1994). Handbook of Post-Traumatic Therapy. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

Grief Process for Africans, The Tutsi Tribe
Grief process for Africans, the Tutsis tribe

Death is certain to human existence. Different cultures and communities in the world have different perceptions towards death, believes about life after death and the rituals surrounding death. African communities have many similarities in their view about death. The similarities revolve around the beliefs in life after death and certain rituals that are necessary when a person dies. In order to discuss matters relating to death in an African set up, the paper will consider the Tutsis tribe in central Africa the modern day Burundi. The Tutsi people are the second largest ethnic group in Burundi. The warrior people of Burundi is a nickname mostly used to refer to the Tutsi, and they are a small percentage in other nations such as the democratic epublic of Congo. The names Watutsi, Batusi or Tussi all refer to the Tutsi…...

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References

Twagilimana, A. (1998). Hutu and Tutsi. New York: Rosen Pub. Group.

Asuquo, O.O. (2011). A Rationalization of an African Concept of Life, Death and the Hereafter.

American journal of social and management sciences, 2(1), 171-175.

Gehman, R.J. (2005). African Traditional Religion in Biblical Perspective. Nairobi: Autolitho

GIEF & THE NUSE'S OLE
Nursing

Comparative Experiences with Grief & the Nurse's ole

Comparative Experiences with Grief & the Nurse's ole

I have been friends with a certain young woman for most of my life. She was very close to her elderly cousin. With respect to the family tree, the young lady and her elderly male cousin were not close. They were, however, very close in spirit. Her cousin led a very active lifestyle and even had somewhat of a professional career as a musician. Sharing experiences with music made my friend and her cousin quite close. She is an aspiring songwriter with talent, though she has yet to have her "big break." They would discuss the creative process with respect to music. They would share they favorite music with one another. They also just simply enjoyed each other's company. Even in his elder years, the young woman's cousin was still quite…...

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References:

LifeCare, Inc. (2001). Helping Others Cope with Grief. LifeCare, Inc. Print & online.

Matzo, PhD, M.L, Sherman, PhD, D.W., Lo, K., Egan, K.A., Grant, M.G., & Rhome, A. (2003). Strategies for Teaching Loss, Grief, and Bereavement. Nurse Educator, 28(2), 71 -- 76.

Moules, PhD, N.J., Simonson, K., Fleiszer, A.R., Prins, MD, M., Glasgow, Rev. Bob. (2007). The Soul of Sorrow Work -- Grief and Therapeutic Interventions with Families. Journal of Family Nursing, 13(1), 117 -- 141.

Rowling, Dr. L. (2005). Loss & Grief. MindMatters Group: Australia. Print & online.

26). Two other writers note, "Nurses must be aware that there is no one right way for a patient to respond to dying. Nurses must adapt their care based on patients' current responses and needs and not expect them to always progress through defined stages" (Craven & Hirnle, 2009, p. 1327). Thus, nurses need to be attentive to their dying patients and their moods, and need to take the time to get to know these patients so they can help them through their grieving and make the process a little less painful.
The nurse plays a critical role in the grieving process, because she is often the representative between the family and the dying patient, and she should be able to act as a facilitator between the two, especially if the family has been estranged. She can also learn to recognize the symptoms of grief in patients and families, such…...

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References

Clements, P.T., Deranieri, J.T., Vigil, G.J., & Benasutti, K.M. (2004). Life after death: Grief therapy after the sudden traumatic death of a family member. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 40(4), 149+.

Craven, R.F. Hirnle, C.J. (2009). Fundamentals of nursing: Human health and function. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.

Tedeschi, R.G., & Calhoun, L.G. (2004). Helping bereaved parents: A clinician's guide. New York: Brunner-Routledge.

Grief and Loss within Native American Culture Section 1: The Topic and Culture
Dealing with grief and loss is a difficult time for people in any culture. For people within the Native American culture, grief and loss present their own unique issues and challenges as a result of the ethnic experience and historical loss thinking of the Native American people (Tucker, Wingate & O’Keefe, 2016). The history of the Native American people is one of sorrow and turbulence yet also of pride and perseverance, and it is important to remember these two points on the spectrum of experience. While grief and loss are pain points, there is the other side of the spectrum or coin in which perseverance and pride can shine through and be found.
Understanding how to deal with grief and loss among Native Americans is particularly important because as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014) indicates, “death records…...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). American Indian and Alaska Native death rates nearly 50 percent greater than those of non-Hispanic whites. Retrieved from

Garrett, M. T., Williams, C., Curtis, R., Brown, I. T., Portman, T. A. A., & Parrish, M. (2015). NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUALITIES AND PASTORAL COUNSELING. Understanding Pastoral Counseling, 303.

Giordano, A., Prosek, E., Stamman, J. et al. (2016). Addressing Trauma in Substance Abuse Treatment. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Addiction, 60(2), 55-71.

Grande, S. (2015). Red pedagogy: Native American social and political thought. Rowman & Littlefield.

Heart, M. Y. H. B., Chase, J., Elkins, J., Martin, M. J., Nanez, M. J. S., & Mootz, J. J.

(2016). Women finding the way: American Indian women leading intervention research in Native communities. American Indian and Alaska native mental health research (Online), 23(3), 24.

Hossain, M. A., & Sarker, S. A. N. (2016). Sherman Alexie’s literary works as native American social realistic projections. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 12(11).

Isgandarova, N. (2018). Muraqaba as a Mindfulness-Based Therapy in Islamichttps://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0422-natamerican-deathrate.html

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Grief
Freud's theory of Grief and bereavement

Grade Course

Id, Ego and the Superego or the conscious and the unconscious mind are some of the terms which are well-known by almost every individual. These words not only point out to the field of Psychology but also to the man who coined them and proposed a new realm of theories behind each of it; Sigmund Freud. He is famous for being the father of psychoanalysis and the techniques of hypnosis, dream interpretation and free association which he has used to successfully treat his patients. Psychology is devoid without Freud. This is not only because of the theories which he proposed but also because of his followers and those who extended his basic concept with a new touch. Freud in all his theories talks about the past to be affecting the present. In other words, the unconscious mind which is the hidden reservoir of…...

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There are certainly different approaches to the theory of anticipatory mourning. Clearly, one of the major issues within the literature surrounds the communication between the dying person and the caregiver, and both caregiver and patient and those who will be most affected or will mourn their loss. Conventional theory finds that preparing for loss involves experiencing most of the features of grief prior to the demise of the patient; numbness, anger or blame, fear, desperation, and even despair. However, an important difference is that the period of mourning begins before death occurs, and while contact and communication with the dying person is still a viable option. Because of this, there are additional emotions involved; hope, nostalgia, kindness, tenderness, and opportunity for closure (Fulton, 2003). It is this sense of hope, this feeling that there may still be something that can be done for the patient that is the focus of…...

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Davidson, F. (2002). The Caregiver's Sourcebook. New York: McGraw Hill.

Art therapy is particularly useful with younger children. With children under the age of eight it can be difficult for them to grasp the concept of death, it can be equally as difficult for them to express the things they are feeling about the loss of a loved one (Shaw, 2000). Through the medium of drawing or painting a counselor may gain a better understanding of their patient's subjective experience of the loss as well as any unresolved emotions or unanswered questions remaining after the fact. Art therapy is also an effective means of determining the relative normality of a child's cognitive function following a traumatic event (Shaw, 2000).

Older children respond more effectively to client centered interviews (Shaw, 2000). A client centered interview is a psychoanalytic approach which encourages the patient to talk extensively guided minimally by questions or suggestions from the therapist. This approach might allow through the extensive…...

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1. Tomita, T., & Kitamura, T. (2002). Clinical and research measures of grief: A reconstruction. Comprehensive psychiatry, 43, 95- 102.

2. Larson, D., & Hoyt, W. (2007). What has become of grief counseling? An evaluation of the empirical foundations of the new pessimism. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 38, 347- 355.

3. Currier, J., Holland, J., & Neimeyer, R. (2007). The effectiveness of bereavement interventions with children: A meta- analytic review of controlled outcome research. Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology, 36, 253- 259.

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In Santrock’s Essentials of Life-Span Development, 7e, the authors address death, dying, and grieving in Chapter 17.  They discuss death and grief in many terms, from clinical definitions to the stage of death in term of lifespan development.  They focus on lifespan from the perspective of several different theorists, but there is significant overlap in theories, especially in Western theories about death, dying, and grief.

Summary- In this section, you want to summarize what the book contains about this section of the lifespan.  We suggest focusing on the various theories in your summary and....

The mental health implications of COVID-19 on healthcare workers are significant and multifaceted. The pandemic has placed immense pressure and stress on healthcare workers as they face increased workloads, long hours, high levels of uncertainty, and the risk of exposure to the virus.

Some of the key mental health implications include:
1. Increased levels of anxiety, fear, and distress due to the constant exposure to COVID-19 and the feelings of vulnerability.
2. Burnout and exhaustion from working long shifts, dealing with high patient volumes, and witnessing the suffering and death of patients.
3. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms from experiencing traumatic events and....

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6. The implications of human contact with alien life forms in Solaris 1971
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The Unseen Legacy: The Psychological Impact of Tsunamis

Introduction:
Tsunamis are often perceived as colossal waves that cause immediate physical destruction, obscuring the profound and lasting psychological trauma they inflict. This topic delves into the hidden emotional toll of tsunamis, exploring the complexities of grief, anxiety, and resilience in affected communities.

Silent Suffering: The Mental Health Consequences
Tsunamis trigger a cascade of psychological stressors, including loss, displacement, and fear. Individuals may experience intense grief, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions. Exploring the manifestations, prevalence, and challenges of these psychological impacts is crucial for designing effective support systems.

The Power of Resilience: Community....