Description
Part I: Chart
Directions: Complete each area of the chart below, which investigates various losses and typical, characteristic
grief responses. Using expert research, you will also share factors that might complicate the grieving processes,
signs that complications might be occurring, and protective factors during this time. Note: some information
may overlap. Bullet points are preferred, 25-30 words per box should serve as a general content guide. Integrate
at least three expert sources. Include expert citations in proper APA formatting within each box. Full references
belong at the end. You may use your textbook as a reference.
Type of
Loss
Typical Grief
Responses
(e,g mourning,
coping
mechanisms)
Things that might
complicate the
bereavement process
(e.g., age, timing, type of death,
psychological factors)
Signs/Symptoms of
complicated or
problematic
bereavement
(e.g. hypervigilance,
excessive crying)
Protective factors
(what can help?)
specific to this loss
type
(e.g. Support groups)
Note: These factors will
apply to multiple loss
types
Miscarriage
Death of a
child
Death of a
male
spouse
Death of
female
spouse
Death of a
parent
Death of a
friend
Death of
pet
Create your
own here
(e.g.
relationship
breakup,
loss of a
job, parent
with
Alzheimer’
s
Part II: Post-Research Reflection
Directions: In a minimum 250-500 words total, answer the following questions using information from class
material, expert talks, textbook, and/or any outside research:
1) After researching the above losses, what key factors seem to complicate the bereavement process the
most? Does there seem to be a set “time line” for grief in most categories?
2) How do you feel your grief coping skills are? Explain. What protective factors might you utilize in the
future to better navigate through grief periods?
3) Considering the factors associated with bereavement among elderly men, why might husbands and
wives mourn differently?
4) Think about how various cultures or religions view death, then select a cultural or religious view on
death and dying. Describe the view from the culture or religion on death and/or dying.
5) What were your biggest “take-aways” from this assignment (and possibly other material/content
presented this week)?
