Death of a Friend
Is it common for employers to prove bereavement leave for a loss of a friend?
Not usually, "most employers provide at least some type of bereavement leave when death occurs in an employee’s family, such leave is unlikely to be provided when a close friend dies, even when the mourner and the deceased have been friends for years."
What is common grief that one goes through with the loss of a parent?
Common emotions one feels are sadness, relief, anxiety, memories, and pain as well as comfort.
What is considered the "ultimate deprivation"?
A death of a child
What is the term for the tragic event in which a baby is born deceased after the 20th week of pregnancy?
A Stillbirth
What is the term for a person who has lost their spouse?
Widow/Widower
How does the grief experienced after the death of a close friend compare to the grief experienced after the death of a relative?
The grief experienced can be similar in intensity and depth. However, it is often referred to as "disenfranchised grief" because there are fewer opportunities to openly mourn the loss of a friend.
What do midlife adults realize when they lose both parents?
They realize that they are an adult now, it may be a "developmental push."
They also realized that they could no longer rely on or fall back on their parents.
How do parents generally change their actions and attitudes toward their other kids after experiencing the death of a child?
Parents often experence more protectiveness, quicker response to warning indications, and increased awareness of their children's vulnerability.
What is defined as "loss of the products of conception before the fetus is viable?"
A miscarriage
What is the difference between an older couple who loses their spouse and a younger couple who loses their spouse?
A mate's death in old age usually comes after a lifetime of mutual commitment and shared experiences. Spousal death may not come as a "surprise" to older people.
A young couple is just beginning to create a world together, and when one of them dies, one of them needs to rebuild previously shared ambitions.
Are all friends mourned the same?
No, "The term friend encompasses many different kinds of relationships. Most people have casual friends, close friends, and best friends, as well as “special-purpose” friends such as colleagues, associates, and acquaintances. Many people identify a mate as their best friend; when death ends a paired relationship, it packs a double whammy because it also means the loss of the surviving partner’s best friend. Some friends do not see each other often, but, when they do get together, their friendship “picks up where we left off.”"
How can the experience of a parent's death differ among individual siblings?
It can differ significantly among individual siblings due to their unique perceptions, personalities, attitudes, and past experiences.
How do parents preserve the memories of a deceased child?
They often maintain an inner representation of the dead child by recounting memories and relying on spiritual beliefs. This "image" helps keep the child's presence alive in their hearts and minds, providing ongoing comfort and connection even after the child's passing.
What is the difference between neonatal death and postneonatal death?
Neonatal death: Occurs during the first twenty- eight days following birth.
Postneonatal death: Occurs after the first twenty-eight days and up to eleven months.
A study reveals that widowed individuals used what as “an active coping strategy" to deal with widowhood?
Social Participation
"A study by Rebecca Utz and colleagues found that widowed persons used social participation “as an active coping strategy to deal with the negative effects of widowhood.”
What is the name for the type of grief that is commonly felt when a close friend dies and their grief is not widely recognized or validated by society?
Disenfranchised Grief
What are some potential challenges in a marriage or partnership when one partner experiences the loss of a parent?
It may put a strain on their relationship because some redirect the attachment energy toward the spouse and they may not be offering enough emotional support or do not feel the same impact of the loss.
What does "the ultimate lack of protection" mean in the means of a child's death, and why does it matter to the parents who is grieving the loss?
It suggests that the failure to protect a child's well-being, which is a parent's top priority, is the most significant. The thought is significant because it can cause parents who lose a child to feel overwhelming guilt, sadness, and mental upheaval.
What are the primary medical concerns of induced abortion?
Medical Concerns: Medical (pill-induced) and surgical abortion techniques are available.
How far along the pregnancy is, age of the women, the woman's health, and potential dangers all play important parts.
What are some risk factors within the first year of losing your spouse?
There are higher rates of illness and death among widows/widowers. Tend to neglect their own health problems.
Women are found to have higher rates of depression and overall mental health.
Men tend to have a difficult time managing the family and house.
Why is acknowledging the loss of a friend's life important?
It is important because friendships hold deep emotional significance for individuals. Even if society disenfranchises this grief, it is essential for the griever's emotional well-being and healing process to honor and express their feelings of loss and sorrow.
What are some reasons people find it particularly challenging to cope with the loss of a mother than a father?
Losing a mother may be harder to cope with because they are "the primarily nurturing caregiver." "Statistically, fathers tend to die before mothers." So when you lose a mother it may represent the loss of having parents, you are coping with both losses.
What symbolic and practical ways does the loss of a child conflict with parenting?
A parent's responsibility to take care of and nurturing their child until they are independent is considered incompatible with the death of a child. It can be seen as the ultimate failure to provide, protection and care. They may question their core responsibility of being a "good parent."
What are the risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Some risk factors include low birth weight, prematurity, mothers age less than twenty years, maternal drug use or smoking during pregnancy, overly cold or overly hot environment, and soft bedding.
What are the long-term psychological and emotional effects on individuals who have lost a spouse?
Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one, and it can last for a long time. Many can show signs of depression, such as a prolonged low mood, feelings of hopelessness, and a loss of interest in formerly enjoyed activities, which can lead to heightened anxiety, including fears about the future, others may have an identity crisis, and in some cases, clinical depression.
Grief and emotional grief can also have physical health implications, such as sleep disruptions, weight fluctuations, and a compromised immune system.