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Initial-Stage Suicide Bereavement Experiences: A Case Study.

Yan Chen¹, Aarno Laitila¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyvaskyla, Finland.

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Summary

This study explored suicide bereavement using the Assimilation of Problematic Experiences Scale (APES). Findings indicate early-stage, unstable grief experiences in the initial months following loss.

Keywords:

Assimilation Analysis Assimilation Model case study initial stage suicide bereavement

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Mental Health
Grief Studies

Background:

Suicide bereavement presents unique challenges.
Understanding initial grief stages is crucial for support.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the early bereavement experiences of an individual after suicide loss.
To assess the utility of the Assimilation of Problematic Experiences Scale (APES) in suicide bereavement.

Main Methods:

A qualitative, in-depth interview with a man in his thirties bereaved by suicide.
Analysis using qualitative assimilation analysis based on the Assimilation Model and APES.

Main Results:

The individual's bereavement aligned with earlier stages of APES (scores < 3.5).
Rapid fluctuations in APES ratings suggested unstable and complicated grief.
The APES scale demonstrated potential for evaluating suicide bereavement.

Conclusions:

Mental health professionals can utilize APES to assess suicide bereavement.
APES evaluations can inform clinical interventions for individuals experiencing suicide loss.