Older adultsProlonged griefTreatmentPurpose of Review :The objective of this review is to provide background on common theories of grief, describe the impact of grief on older adults and to introduce various modalities that are currently used and/or being researched for treatment. The objective is...
Even though some parents may initially express anger toward God who they feel has betrayed them, for many, religious faith serves as a major source of comfort and strength and appears to lessen the intensity of grief. A number of parents participate in support groups, seek professional help, ...
If there was a way for resigned and disillusioned adults, who have the experience of having been beaten down by the people and situations of life to return to a childlike state of innocence and wonder, it could be just enough for the walls of doubt and disbelief to come crashing down. Do...
Grieving someone who died before you were born (an older sibling who died before you were born) Dying from childbirth Death of an ex-spouse or ex-partner Death of a same-sex partner Miscarriage and stillbirth Estrangement from family Loss of meaningful objects/belongings Not showing ‘enough’ ...
Bereaved teens may not be receptive to support from adult family members because of their need to be independent and separate from parents. Some feel that growing older means growing less vulnerable. Because of the urge to be independent from their parents, teens will often say they are “fine...
for our sibling’s death, or even feel guilty for being the surviving child. We may suddenly feel totally alone in our responsibilities toward our parents as they grow older – or feel somehow obligated to set aside our own grief for our parents’ sake, as well as for the other family ...
Specifically, Ott and colleagues found that most older adults experienced an increase in symptoms of grief alone, or symptoms of grief and depression, that mitigated with time. The majority of the remaining participants met the proposed criteria for complicated grief. Factors That Affect Grief ...
Intrapersonal resources and the effectiveness of self-help groups for bereaved older adults. The relative impact of three intrapersonal resources (self-esteem, competencies and life satisfaction) and the duration of a self-help group intervention o... M S,Caserta,D A,... - 《Gerontologist》 被...
The proportion of bereaved individuals who had the poorest functioning has been reported as 7% for bereaved spouses in older age experiencing depressive symptoms, hopelessness, and loneliness48; 8.4% for Chinese parents who lost an only child and faced high levels of physical impairment, negative ...
Through an online platform, clients can match with a therapist specializing in grief and meet with them via phone, video, or live chat sessions. In addition, online therapy platforms may offer support groups, allowing clients to connect with others going through similar challenges. ...