Stages of Grief
You're studying, and your friend says that people only go through the 5 stages of grief once and in the same order, is this true or false?
False
Someone can be in multiple stages of grief at the same time/repeat stages
Fact
Name one healthy coping strategy someone could use following a diagnosis
Social support, meditation, support groups, therapy, etc.
A patient feels calmer at appointments because they have their mom with them: what factor are they using
Social support
After receiving a diagnosis, someone repeatedly says "theres no way this is happening to me", what stage of grief does this represent?
Denial
Once someone has reached acceptance, they will never feel angry, sad or afraid of their diagnosis again
Myth
Social support looks different for everyone: name 3 different forms of social support a patient could reach out to
Family, friends, health care workers, therapists, etc.
One patient lives 5 minutes from their doctor while another lives an hour, what is the name of the factor separating their adjustment
Resources/Enviornment
After learning that they are unable to continue playing sports following their diagnosis, a patient shouts out "Why me? This is completely unfair!"
Anger
Having a strong support system can dramatically influence how someone psychologically manages a diagnosis
fact
A patient is struggling to talk about their diagnosis because it causes them anxiety, name one positive coping skill that can help with this.
Therapy, research/gaining information, support groups
A patient sits in on conversations regarding treatment, has input on plans and focuses on things that they can influence, what factor is this?
Sense of Control
Thoughts that consist of phrases like "If only this had happened" or "what if" are usually during which stage?
Bargaining
Acceptance always means someone has become happy about their diagnosis and the way their life will be.
Myth: It can simply mean they've realized its reality and tried to adapt
A patient says " I can't change this, but I can learn about it, lean on my family, and focus on what I can control. Name 2 strategies being used here.
Social support, focusing on controllable factors, learning about diagnosis
Two patients with the same resources, diagnosis and family support have different paths to acceptance, what could be a contributing factor?
Personal identity, past experiences, sense of control, etc.
You're still very unhappy about your diagnosis and feel upset, but are beginning to understand that this is the new normal. What stage?
Acceptance
Experiencing anger and blame at first is a negative coping strategy
Myth: It's perfectly normal to feel these things and is actually a part of progressing towards acceptance
You and a friend are sharing coping skills: he says it's best to be as educated as possible on the diagnosis, you say it's best to live freely without thinking about it. Who's in the right?
name all 6 factors that contribute to a patients adjustment and acceptance of their diagnosis
Personal identity, social support, resources, sense of control, illness factors, coping style