How might the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. M. be affected by this situation?
During difficult times like the case of Mr and Mrs. M, it can take a toll on couples due to the enormous amount of stress and decisions that need to be made, within a short time. Children who are ill or have a disability may require painful, invasive procedures, which cause parents stress before, during and after the procedures have been completed. (Drench, Cassidy, Sharby, Ventura, 2012 p. 213) My sister and her spouse had a similar situation sixteen years ago months before my niece was born, test revealed there was a medical issue with her that would require either surgery or she would live with a chronic condition and be subjected to take medications for the …show more content…
Also, I would want to consult with a child therapist and a bereavement counsler to discuss the matter first.
What roles might the grandparents play in this situation?
The role of grandparents may vary from family to family however traditionally, grandparents are a great support system, full of experience, wisdom and knowledge. They are mentors, the back bone of the family structure who usually give good advice. They are trust worthy, provide baby sitting, pass down family traditions and values to your children and typically, spoil their grandchildren with unconditional love.
What conflicts might result?
With the loss of a love one much less a child, most individuals go through the Five Stages of grief and mourning by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, which are Denial and isolation, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. In our bereavement, we spend different lengths of time working through each step and express each stage with different levels of intensity. Some individuals choose to find solace in various ways. Mr. and Mrs. M, may confront one another for a time or may say and do things, they later regret. The five stages of loss do not necessarily occur in any specific order. We often move between stages before achieving a more peaceful acceptance of death. Many of us are not afforded the luxury of time required to achieve this final stage of grief.
During difficult times like the case of Mr and Mrs. M, it can take a toll on couples due to the enormous amount of stress and decisions that need to be made, within a short time. Children who are ill or have a disability may require painful, invasive procedures, which cause parents stress before, during and after the procedures have been completed. (Drench, Cassidy, Sharby, Ventura, 2012 p. 213) My sister and her spouse had a similar situation sixteen years ago months before my niece was born, test revealed there was a medical issue with her that would require either surgery or she would live with a chronic condition and be subjected to take medications for the …show more content…
Also, I would want to consult with a child therapist and a bereavement counsler to discuss the matter first.
What roles might the grandparents play in this situation?
The role of grandparents may vary from family to family however traditionally, grandparents are a great support system, full of experience, wisdom and knowledge. They are mentors, the back bone of the family structure who usually give good advice. They are trust worthy, provide baby sitting, pass down family traditions and values to your children and typically, spoil their grandchildren with unconditional love.
What conflicts might result?
With the loss of a love one much less a child, most individuals go through the Five Stages of grief and mourning by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, which are Denial and isolation, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. In our bereavement, we spend different lengths of time working through each step and express each stage with different levels of intensity. Some individuals choose to find solace in various ways. Mr. and Mrs. M, may confront one another for a time or may say and do things, they later regret. The five stages of loss do not necessarily occur in any specific order. We often move between stages before achieving a more peaceful acceptance of death. Many of us are not afforded the luxury of time required to achieve this final stage of grief.