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Bereavement and loss in childhood
H K Geis1, S W Whittlesey, N B McDonald
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|January 20, 1999
Summary
This article explores bereavement, covering its clinical aspects, developmental factors, and family dynamics. It details pathologic and traumatic grief, offering treatment strategies for better coping.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Bereavement is a complex human experience with significant psychological and developmental implications.
- Understanding the nuances of grief is crucial for effective clinical intervention.
- Family dynamics play a vital role in the bereavement process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the multifaceted process of bereavement.
- To describe the clinical presentation and developmental influences on grief.
- To outline family bereavement issues and differentiate between pathologic and traumatic grief.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of bereavement research.
- Analysis of clinical case studies.
- Synthesis of developmental theories related to grief.
Main Results:
- Bereavement presents with diverse clinical manifestations influenced by developmental stage.
- Family dynamics significantly shape individual grief responses.
- Pathologic and traumatic bereavement represent distinct, severe forms of grief.
Conclusions:
- Effective treatment strategies for bereavement require a comprehensive understanding of individual, developmental, and familial factors.
- Differentiating between normal, pathologic, and traumatic grief is essential for tailored interventions.
- Further research into developmental influences can refine therapeutic approaches to grief.