Grief Responses

Front 1

necessary loss

Back 1

This is part of the cylce of life that is anticipated but still may be intensely felt. This type of loss can be replaced by something better or different.

Front 2

Actual loss

Back 2

Any loss of a valued person or item.

Front 3

Percieved loss

Back 3

Any loss defined by client that is not obvious to others

Front 4

Maturational Loss

Back 4

Any loss normally expected due to the developpmental processing of life. these are assc. with normal life transitions.

Front 5

Situational loss

Back 5

Any unanticipated loss caused by an external event.

Front 6

normal grief

Back 6

considered uncomplicated. emotions can be negative, angry, resentment, withdrawal, hopelessness, and guilt, but should change to acceptance over time. Acceptance should be evident by 6 mo. Somatic complaints may occur

Front 7

Anticipatory grief

Back 7

Implies the "letting go" of an object or person before the loss i.e. terminal illness.

Front 8

dysfunctional grief

Back 8

Difficult progression through the expected stages of grief. Symptoms of grief usually more severe and may result in depression of exacerbate pre-existing disorder. somatic complaints persist.

Front 9

Disenfranchised grief

Back 9

Entails an expereinced loss that cannot be publicly shared or is not socially acceptable such as suicide or abortion.