Case Study Grief And Loss In Adolescence
Grief and Loss in Adolescence: Principles, responses and challenges
Introduction
Grief and loss are fundamental aspects of life; they are inevitabilities that stem from our mortality and our natural propensity to form deep emotional bonds with those closest to us—our family, friends and colleagues. Perhaps C. S. Lewis captured the sensation of grief best when he said:
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear. I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the same restlessness, the yawning. I keep on swallowing. — C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
How one physically manifests grief may vary between age groups and cultures but it is a universal occurrence in humans who are of normal cognitive development.
In this paper, grief and loss will be reviewed in the context of Worden’s principles and theories; specifically, what these principles say about grief and loss, …show more content…
Granddad was Ben’s best friend. Earlier this year Ben’s granddad died suddenly from a heart attack. Ben accepted that granddad was gone, and he knew that there would be no more fishing. Ben was admitted to the hospital to receive stitches for a fall; Ben asks you: “Miss, where do dead people go? My Granddad died this year you know.” In a melancholy tone he continues, “I’ll never have a friend like him again.”
Response:
In a compassionate tone reply that you are not sure where people go when they die and that it is one of life’s great mysteries. You may suggest that many people have different ideas as to where people go after death. Suggest to Ben that life is about continuing to develop special moments with people we associate with in life. Keep in mind that grief resolution involves reflecting on the meaning of a deceased person’s life, and keeping this as a pleasant memory. It is not meant to focus on the death
Introduction
Grief and loss are fundamental aspects of life; they are inevitabilities that stem from our mortality and our natural propensity to form deep emotional bonds with those closest to us—our family, friends and colleagues. Perhaps C. S. Lewis captured the sensation of grief best when he said:
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear. I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the same restlessness, the yawning. I keep on swallowing. — C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
How one physically manifests grief may vary between age groups and cultures but it is a universal occurrence in humans who are of normal cognitive development.
In this paper, grief and loss will be reviewed in the context of Worden’s principles and theories; specifically, what these principles say about grief and loss, …show more content…
Granddad was Ben’s best friend. Earlier this year Ben’s granddad died suddenly from a heart attack. Ben accepted that granddad was gone, and he knew that there would be no more fishing. Ben was admitted to the hospital to receive stitches for a fall; Ben asks you: “Miss, where do dead people go? My Granddad died this year you know.” In a melancholy tone he continues, “I’ll never have a friend like him again.”
Response:
In a compassionate tone reply that you are not sure where people go when they die and that it is one of life’s great mysteries. You may suggest that many people have different ideas as to where people go after death. Suggest to Ben that life is about continuing to develop special moments with people we associate with in life. Keep in mind that grief resolution involves reflecting on the meaning of a deceased person’s life, and keeping this as a pleasant memory. It is not meant to focus on the death