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bereavement
Things to remember when dealing with bereavement
Things to remember when dealing with bereavement • Bereavement is the normal human response to losing a loved one through death. • Counsel the person about the loss and ask friends and relatives to provide support. • If grief lasts more than six months, or leads to severe depression or suicidal ideas, then it is […]
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bereavement counselling does it work
bereavement counselling does it work How to deal with this problem:bereavement Questions to ask the bereaved • What happened? Talking about the person’s death may help reduce the feeling of shock. • Who will you be spending the next few days with? Who can you talk to when you need someone? • How are you […]
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When is a bereavement abnormal?
When is a bereavement abnormal? Sometimes, bereavement can become abnormal because it can last much too long or affect the person’s life in a way that is damaging to her health. The following are some features that may indicate an abnormal bereavement: • if the reaction lasts for more than six months; • if the […]
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How does a person react to bereavement?
Bereavement (or grief) is the experience someone goes through when a loved one dies. Most people will experience bereavement at some point in their life. The death of someone we love is probably the most severe loss we have to cope with. This is why bereavement can become a mental health issue. How does a […]
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