NUR1 220 Lecture Notes - Maladaptation, Intrusive Thought, Amnesia
11 Nov 2012
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Heart, head, and hands approach to helping grieving people. There are differences in ways people grieve. Comes from both tangible and intangible losses. Is a natural reflex that exists to enhance survival: basic drive to restore attachment to the lost object, when attachment can"t be restored the individual exhibits despair and mourning behaviours. An adaptive response: attempts to restore what was lost, reaction: loss of normal functioning maladaptation. A natural phenomenon complications/illness can result from it: reactions circumstances assistance and require can be dysfunctional under certain special professional, may lead to depression may limit activities. Avoidance and denial are typical ways people soften or keep out the reality of painful loss: normal. Has predictable and unpredictable features: faces, sounds, body language, differing circumstances: Support can come from professionals, friends, family, and organization volunteers. A life condition that has the potential to bring a person closer to. Internal physiological reactions to loss or the threat of loss his or her faith.
