Author Question: During a grief-processing group, an elderly client stated, For the first time since my husband died, ... (Read 44 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During a grief-processing group, an elderly client stated, For the first time since my husband died, I'm having more good days than bad. This statement suggests that the client has:

1. Completed her grief work successfully
2. Determined she is ready to terminate the support group
3. Reached the phase of reestablishment
4. Replaced old memories with new ones

Question 2

A client had returned from attending the service memorializing his wife, who died after a sudden illness.

Although those around him were visibly saddened, he smiled and remained in control. He re-fused support from friends, stating, I can handle anything that comes my way. The client's be-havior is an example of:
1. Conflicted grief
2. Inhibited grief
3. Distorted grief
4. An expected male response to loss

LVPMS · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Reestablishment is the gradual decrease in symptoms. There are not enough data to support op-tions 1, 2, or 4.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
The statement indicates inhibited grief that is characterized by minimal emotional expression of grief. There are not enough data to support option 1, conflicted grief, which involves ambiva-lence in the relationship with the departed. Distorted grief (option 3) is not one of the standard types, and there is no expected male response to loss (option 4).