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Competencies

Competencies. Identify typical emotions involved in the grieving process. Identify the mourning process. Discuss how to develop a healthy outlook concerning death. It is a far, far better thing that I do, than anything I have ever done; it is a far, far, better rest that I go to,

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Competencies

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  1. Competencies • Identify typical emotions involved in the grieving process. • Identify the mourning process. • Discuss how to develop a healthy outlook concerning death.

  2. It is a far, far better thing that I do, than anything I have ever done;it is a far, far, better rest that I go to, than I have ever known. -Charles Dickens Death and Grieving When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced.Live your life in a manner so that when you die the world cries and you rejoice. --Native American Proverb

  3. It is a far, far better thing that I do, than anything I have ever done;it is a far, far, better rest that I go to, than I have ever known. • -Charles Dickens

  4. Strange as it may seem, death is a part of living. Where did you learn your ideas or views about death? • Family • Religious beliefs • Superstitions • Experiences with death • Attitude toward life • Mental health • Media • Science

  5. 1. How would you define Death?

  6. Writing Situation As you listen to this story pay particular attention to your own emotions and attitudes about death. Also pay attention to the things that come to your mind concerning death. Writing Description In a two paragraph essay discuss your experiences with death. You should discuss any close loses, feelings about death etc. Make sure you use correct english. Where do Sparrow’s Go to Die?

  7. Where do Sparrow’s Go to Die?

  8. 2. Why do most people dislike talking and thinking about death?

  9. 3. What positive and negative statements could you make about your life thus far?

  10. 4. What are some ways people deny that death is part of everyone's life? • MANY PEOPLE AVOID USING THE WORD DEATH OR DEAD, • PEOPLE DO NOT MAKE WILLS, • PEOPLE DO NOT MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THEY DIED, ETC.

  11. 5. What do you fear most about dying?

  12. 6. Name the three major stages the body passes through in dying and briefly describe what happens in each stage. a. CLINICAL DEATH—WHEN THE HEART AND LUNGS CEASE TO FUNCTION b. BRAIN DEATH—LACK OF OXYGEN TO BRAIN CELLS c. CELLULAR DEATH—WHEN OXYGEN IN THE TISSUES AND ORGANS IS DEPLETED AND ALL FUNCTIONS SLOWLY CEASE

  13. 7. How is it possible that there can be disagreement concerning whether or not a person is dead. (BECAUSE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, MACHINES CAN KEEP A BODY FUNCTIONING EVEN THOUGH THE INDIVIDUAL IS NO LONGER AWARE OF HIS/HER EXISTENCE. MANY PHYSICIANS DISAGREE AS TO HOW LONG CERTAIN MEDICAL TESTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE IF DEATH HAS INDEED OCCURRED.

  14. Grief • The pain, discomfort, mental and physical feeling that most people feel following the death of a loved one. • People suffer grief at the loss of anything. It doesn’t just have to be death.

  15. 8. List the stages of dying and grieving. Write down the characteristics of each stage.

  16. Grieving Process

  17. Denial

  18. Denial • In this stage we refuse to believe what has happened. We try in our mind to tell ourselves that life is as it was before our loss. • We can even make believe to an extent by re enacting rituals that we used to go through with our loved one.

  19. We set an extra plate at the table. • We expect them to be there when we get home. • We flash back to memories and conversations. • These are all part of this stage.

  20. Anger

  21. Anger • We get angry. • The anger can manifest itself in many ways. • We blame others for our loss. • We become easily agitated having emotional outbursts. • We can even become angry at ourselves.

  22. Care must be taken here not to turn the anger inwards. • Release of this anger is essential!

  23. Bargaining

  24. Bargaining • Bargaining can be with ourselves or if you are religious with your god. • Often we will offer something to try to take away the reality of what really happened. • We may try to make a deal, to have our loved one back as they were before the tragic event occurred. • It is only human to want things back as they were before.

  25. Depression

  26. Depression • Depression is a very likely outcome for all people that grieve for a loss. • This is the most difficult of the stages to deal with. • There can be a feeling of listness and tiredness. • Outbursts of tears may occur.

  27. You may feel like there is no purpose to your life anymore. • You may feel like you are being punished. • Pleasure and joy may be difficult to express. • There may even be thoughts of suicide. • If you at any time in this stage, feel like doing yourself harm, professional counseling should be sought.

  28. Acceptance

  29. Acceptance • This is the final stage of grief. • It happens when you know that you have to go on. • You can accept your loss and now be able to regain your energy and goals for the future. • It may take some time to get to this stage..but you will get there!

  30. Coping with Crisis

  31. Physical Reactions

  32. Disinterest in Eating Numbness Tightness in Throat Pain Can’t Sleep Tired Unfeeling

  33. Emotional Reactions

  34. Sense of Unfairness Feeling of Relief Anxiety Stabbing Pain Guilt Hostility Sudden Anger Gladness Fear Anger

  35. Mourning Process

  36. Shock • Occurs between the time of death and time of the final arrangements. • During “Shock” one may even deny that the death has occurred.

  37. Intense Feeling of Loss/Pain • Usually occurs two to three months after the loss. • The bereaved person may withdraw from the world.

  38. Resolution • One starts living a regular life.

  39. Anticipatory Grief • The mourning process that occurs prior to death in cases of terminal illnesses.

  40. 9. Describe some ways that persons go through a kind of mourning when they experience losses other than death.

  41. 10. Explain some problems experienced by family and friends as they cope with the death or dying of someone dear to them. • THE BEREAVED PERSON MAY SHOW EMOTIONAL AND/OR PHYSICAL DISORDERS SUCH AS INSOMNIA, WEIGHT LOSS, HEADACHES, ETC.

  42. 11.Four Basic Needs of the Bereaved

  43. Companionship

  44. Ventilation of Feelings

  45. TIME

  46. Time Alone

  47. 12. What are some appropriate things to say to the bereaved? • "IT'S OKAY TO CRY," • "I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW I AM THINKING ABOUT YOU."

  48. 13. What should you avoid saying to the bereaved? • "CHEER UP,“ • " TIME WILL HEAL ALL WOUNDS," • "HE/SHE IS BETTER OFF," • "IT WAS GOD'S WILL," • "CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME."

  49. 14. Describe some ways to express condolences. • DONATION TO A FAVORITE CHARITY, • PERSONAL LETTER, • FLOWERS, • PHONE CALL, • GIFT OF MONEY, • GIFT OF FOOD, • VISIT, • AND ASSISTANCE SUCH AS MOWING THE LAWN, COOKING MEALS, DOING LAUNDRY, BABY SITTING, MAKING PHONE CALLS, ETC.

  50. 15. Describe some local customs concerning funerals.

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