Mors 200 Arts Final - Funeral Service Psychology and Counseling 1 Part 3
This deck covers key concepts in funeral service psychology and counseling, focusing on grief responses and counseling techniques.
People may have to learn new tasks that they have never done before- tasks the deceased normally took care of May be loneliness
Adjust to the Environment in Which the Deceased is Missing
Key Terms
People may have to learn new tasks that they have never done before- tasks the deceased normally took care of May be loneliness
Adjust to the Environment in Which the Deceased is Missing
Survivor may try to hold into the feelings of the past attachment May have a fear of forgetting the deceased May be afraid a new relationship will end and cause them more pain
Withdraw Emotional Energy and Reinvest it in Another Relationship
Helping people facilitate grief to a healthy completion of the tasks of grieving within a reasonable time frame.
Grief Counseling
Specialized techniques which are used to help people with complicated grief reactions.
Grief Therapy
The reactions of the body to an event often experienced emotionally as a sudden, violent and upsetting disturbance.
Feelings
Shock/disbelief/denial Sadness Loneliness Guilt Anger Anxiety Crying Preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased Dreams/nightmares Confusing awake events
Normal Emotional Responses
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
People may have to learn new tasks that they have never done before- tasks the deceased normally took care of May be loneliness | Adjust to the Environment in Which the Deceased is Missing |
Survivor may try to hold into the feelings of the past attachment May have a fear of forgetting the deceased May be afraid a new relationship will end and cause them more pain | Withdraw Emotional Energy and Reinvest it in Another Relationship |
Helping people facilitate grief to a healthy completion of the tasks of grieving within a reasonable time frame. | Grief Counseling |
Specialized techniques which are used to help people with complicated grief reactions. | Grief Therapy |
The reactions of the body to an event often experienced emotionally as a sudden, violent and upsetting disturbance. | Feelings |
Shock/disbelief/denial Sadness Loneliness Guilt Anger Anxiety Crying Preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased Dreams/nightmares Confusing awake events | Normal Emotional Responses |
Usually occurs with sudden deaths, but may also be seen with a prolonged illness. Defense mechanism to allow the person time to adjust to the situation. Usually short-term | Shock/Disbelief/Denial |
Felt for the deceased for the suffering he may have had or because he will no longer be able to experience life. Can be felt for oneself and for one's own loss | Sadness |
Even with all of the social events, people may still feel lonely. | Loneliness |
Blame directed at oneself may and be based on real or unreal conditions. Often is exaggerated- death offers no resolutions to resolve issues that caused the guilt. | Guilt |
Can be directed at the deceased for dying and leaving Can be directed at God for not stopping death Can also be directed towards oneself | Anger |
A state of tension typically characterized by rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath. An emotion characterized by a vague fear or premonition that something undesirable is going to happen. Ranges from insecurity to intense panic Causes may be fear of one's own death or how life will be without the deceased person | Anxiety |
Has therapeutic value. Diminished the negative effects of pent-up emotions and relieves stress. | Crying |
May cause absentmindedness or the inability to concentrate May be of past life with the deceased Can be about the deceased still being alive | Preoccupations with Thoughts of the Deceased |
Bad- may be because of anxiety, guilt or anger Good- may give a person a feeling of reassurance and calm | Dreams/Nightmares |
Many people believe these to be spiritual or paranormal happenings. Seeing or hearing the deceased Feeling as though the deceased is present Directing events | Confusing Wake Events |
Strengthening of a person's spiritual beliefs Weakening of a person's spiritual beliefs Causing questions as to the meaning of life and death, beliefs, and values | Normal Spiritual Responses |
Preoccupation with death Inability to concentrate Disorganized thoughts "I wish I could have a few more minutes with.." "I wish it would have been me…" "It all seems like a bad dream" Sense of presence, seeing, hearing loved one Suicidal thoughts Inability to remember Easily distracted "Why?" "I think I am going crazy" "If only…" | Normal Cognitive Responses (Thinking) |
Doing or saying things contrary to beliefs or accustomed behavior. Staying inside all the time or needing to stay away from home. Frequent visits to gravesite, church or places associated with the deceased Loss of interest in social activities and the world in general. Sleep disturbances - bad dreams, trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Changes in eating habits and appetite, social withdrawal Increase in chemical use Frequent crying or angry outbursts | Normal Behavioral Responses (Actions) |
Sighing Headaches Startle response Crying Menstrual difficulties Dizziness Fatigue Trembling Muscular tension Insomnia Emptiness in gut Appetite loss Stomach problems Something stuck in throat Lowered immunity to illness Sexual desire changes Shortness of breath Increase/decreased activity | Normal Physical Responses |
Negative thoughts Confusion Difficulty concentrating Lower productivity Sleeplessness Forgetting details Mind going blank | Normal Mental Responses |