Death Of A Loved One: A Psychological Analysis

Painful as it may be, such experiences brings home the finality of death. Something deep within us demands a confrontation with death. A last look assures us that the person we loved is, indeed, gone forever.” (108) Cable finishes his essay by asking, Tim if his job ever depressed him. Tim in reply says, “No it doesn’t, and I do what I can for people and take satisfaction in enabling relatives to see their loved ones as they were in real life.” (108) After reading this essay I feel as though sometimes we don’t understand death so therefore we do not talk much about it. By reading about what goes on after your loved one dies and is sent to these places to be prepared and ready for burial, it helps to understand why morticians and funeral directors do what they do. Knowing that someone enjoys taking the responsibility in providing that comfort in a sorrowful time makes me appreciate these people in these occupations a bit

The life transition of death and dying is inevitably one with which we will all be faced; we will all experience the death of people we hold close throughout our lifetime. This paper will explore the different processes of grief including the bereavement, mourning, and sorrow individuals go through after losing someone to death. Bereavement is a period of adaptation following a life changing loss. This period encompasses mourning, which includes behaviors and rituals following a death, and the wide range of emotions that go with it. Sorrow is the state of ongoing sadness not overcome in the grieving process; though not pathological, persistent

Death is inevitable part of human experience, which is often associated with fear of unknown, separation, and spiritual connection. Death is an individual experience, which is based on unique perceptions and beliefs. Fear of death and dying seems to be a universal phenomenon, which is closely associated with apprehension and uneasiness. Death is allied with permanent loss, thus personal experiences of grief are similar in many different cultures. There are different mourning ceremonies, traditions, and behaviors to express grief, but the concept of permanent loss remains unchanged in cross cultural setting. With this paper I will identify cross-cultural perspectives on death and dying, and will analyze

Funerals are a dark, gloomy, and sometimes emotional subject for many people. Death rituals like funerals are times where we as a community come together to mourn someone’s loss; it is depressing and often turbulent. But we often overlook the positive aspects of events like these in favor of their negative ones. We can’t ignore the grief that comes with funerals and loss, but we can investigate how funerals are beneficial to those trying to cope with bereavement. In fact, funerals and death rites have many psychological benefits. This is pervasive to grief rituals no matter the culture or the time period: for example, the people of Ancient Greece and the people of modern-day America.

Grief is complex emotion that frequently surrounds death and consequently, the lives of those that aid in serving families mourning a loved one. As a powerful feeling, grief has almost blinding qualities surrounding it in regards to personal boundaries. Subsequently, those in the profession of funeral director often receive various phone calls at odd hours of the night pertaining to their job. These calls typically consist of individuals demanding to see the deceased because they cannot believe that person is dead. Accordingly, the funeral director obliges the caller at any time due to the nature and sensitivity of the

As a student of funeral service, Reverence for the Dead is extremely important. I found this book interesting and it made me think a lot more about ethical practices. Todd Van Beck has been a wonderful teacher, but my time being his student has made me come to realize that he’s also a very good person. Todd Van Beck talks about very serious topics in this book from death, to funerals, to caring for the dead in a correct manner. Van Beck gives us his beliefs on the subjects along with beliefs of many well-known psychologists. The passage about Dr. Edgar N. Jackson (1910-1994) had a strong impression on me. I joined this career path because I believe in the importance of preparation, preservation, and beautification of the dead also. Dr.

This grief symptom would be based on gender, ethnicity and race. Based on the analysis of the article and using PREPARE, this article would be retained for the final assignment due to the credibility of the authors, the research which was performed, and the method in which the authors performed the research.

Death becomes a part of every single person’s life at some point in time, whether it is in the form of a close relative, parent, spouse, or even one’s own death. While it is not the most pleasant subject, death is something that needs to be addressed to prepare those who will have to manage it when the time comes. Depending on the situation at hand, certain circumstances of demise may not be completely understood, and in these cases, autopsies can provide families with closure by giving them answers needed to clarify any questions that may have come along with the loss of their loved one (“American Autopsy Services”, np). With new advances in technology and new medical diagnostic systems,

Reflections From My Own Grieving 1 Reflections From My Own Grieving Loren Harssar TATI: Art Therapy, Spirituality, Grief and Loss Friday, April 21, 2017 Claudia McKnight Reflections From My Own Grieving 2 The study of grief and bereavement has existed since the 1900’s when Freud came out with his idea of “Mourning and Melancholia”. Since then, there has been much more research done as well as theories created to make sense of the notion of losing someone. Within the current literature I have been reading on the topic, the use of stage theories of grieving are considered too rigid and are inaccurate representations of grief.

Grief is the act following the loss of a loved one. While grief and bereavement are normal occurrences, the grief process is a social construct of how someone should behave. The acceptable ways that people grieve change because of this construct. For a time it was not acceptable to grieve; today, however, it is seen as a necessary way to move on from death (Scheid, 2011).The grief process has been described as a multistage event, with each stage lasting for a suggested amount of time to be considered “normal” and reach resolution. The beginning stage of grief is the immediate shock, disbelief, and denial lasting from hours to weeks (Wambach, 1985). The middle stage is the acute mourning phase that can include somatic and emotional turmoil. This stage includes acknowledging the event and processing it on various levels, both mentally and physically. The final stage is a period of

Loss affects people in various ways, but especially when it is the loss of someone they are in close relations to, whether it is a loved one, relative or good friend. Going through the physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual impacts that come with the events of a death can really influence the life of the person dealing with the loss. Understanding how people grieve after experience a traumatic event such as death and dying was the main influence for Elizabeth Kübler-Ross’ study which developed into the model we are familiar with now: Kübler-Ross 5 Stages of Grief (Sotelo, Livingood, Sanden, & Webb, 2015). Death, dying and grief are things that every person will face one way or another, and how people react and live on

Losing a loved one may be the hardest thing that some of us will have to go through. The pain of seeing them go, and knowing that you will not be able to see them until you pass on is difficult subject to swallow. My great-uncle Grant died almost exactly two years ago today. He is my Grandpa Wyatt’s brother. He was only two and a half years older than my grandpa, and looked almost exactly like him. To me, he was like another grandpa. The legacy that my Uncle Grant left is how giving he is, is his work ethic, and his ability to always put his faith first.

I appreciated the video about the grief and care of grief due to I did not have any experience since I have memory. However, recently, my best friend has diagnosed thyroid cancer. Both of us still suffer for the grief. I try to be positive so I can support her. I try to hide my sad emotion. The video taught us to take care of ourselves well, maintain your routines, do not let others rush you and talk about your loved one. It reminds us to communicate with others and share our feelings. Where there is a life, there is a hope. She still has a long way to go and I will be strong for her and go through with her.

The authors share the historical moments of the art of grief therapy. Grief, understood in human terms, has existed as long as humanity itself, standing in the intersection of attachment and separation, and of love and loss. And for nearly as long the anguish and hope uniquely associated with the death of members of the community have found expression in art, from Paleolithic cave paintings to ritual chants, music and dances across cultures, and from religious art in innumerable spiritual traditions to secular poetry and prose. The authors intent in compiling this volume was to explore this conjunction in the contemporary context of grief therapy, where a lively acquaintance with expressive arts modalities can make a profound contribution.

If your loved one is the recipient of a pension, contact the pension administrator. Some pensions have a one-time death benefit, continue to pay a spouse or survivor or may terminate at death.