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Bereavement: theoretical perspectives and adaptation: Canberra, Australia
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|July 1, 1997
Summary
This study introduces a new model to understand grief and individual differences after losing a loved one. It offers a clinical five-phase approach for better adaptation and well-being following bereavement.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Bereavement Studies
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Bereavement involves significant individual differences in stress reactions and adaptation.
- Existing cognitive behavioral models offer insights but have limitations for adaptation.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for effective clinical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an integrative model for understanding individual differences in bereavement.
- To address limitations of current models in explaining adaptation to loss.
- To propose a clinical framework for enhancing well-being after significant loss.
Main Methods:
- Development of an integrative model for bereavement.
- Analysis of cognitive behavioral models' utility and limitations.
- Application of a five-phase clinical model for adaptation.
Main Results:
- The proposed integrative model accounts for diverse individual differences in bereavement.
- The five-phase clinical model provides a framework for holistic adaptation.
- The model incorporates intervention strategies and time span indicators for clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- An integrative model offers a comprehensive understanding of bereavement.
- A five-phase clinical approach enhances well-being and adaptation to loss.
- This framework supports tailored interventions for individuals experiencing grief.