Grief Research Articles

An Infrastructure of Grief: Border Imaginaries and Perspectives Gathered from a Journey Along the Route of the Real and Imagined Texas-Mexico Wall

An Infrastructure of Grief: Border Imaginaries and Perspectives Gathered from a Journey Along the Route of the Real and Imagined Texas-Mexico Wall

Among the Ashes: On Death, Grief, and Hope by William J. Abraham

Among the Ashes: On Death, Grief, and Hope by William J. Abraham

Grief and Bereavement

Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing 20(4):p 319-320, August 2018. | DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000473

Paxton, B. (2018).At Home With Grief: Continued Bonds With the Deceased

Paxton, B. (2018).<i>At Home With Grief: Continued Bonds With the Deceased</i>

Research on status quo and development strategy of grief nursing in China

Grief nursing can help bereaved people go through the sad period, reduce the occurrence of pathologic grief, which has a positive significance to the bereaved. In this paper, a summary of grief nursing status in China is performed, which based on the analysis of grief nursing problems and influencing factors. Then, finally put forward the development strategies of the grief nursing in China, in order to attract the attention of scholars and hospital management. All of these can better help the bereaved people smoothly go through the grieving period. Key words: Grief nursing; Grief counseling; Bereavement; Grief

Approaching grief and tumult in recovery

Approaching grief and tumult in recovery

Psychosocial needs of cancer survivors in fertility preservation: A systematic review

Background: There is a rise in the global incidence of cancer however, with the advancement in the available treatment options there is an increased survival rate in patients with cancer. Among cancer survivors, there are varied psychosocial challenges in the context of fertility preservation which are poorly addressed and there are limited studies on psychosocial interventions to address those psychosocial concerns. Methods: This literature review aims to study the psychosocial issues; ethical, moral and legal challenges in the context of fertility preservation in patients with cancer. PubMed and PsychINFO were systematically searched for English-language publications from the earliest available publication date of each database uptill November 2017. Among 144 unique articles concerning oncofertility and psychosocial issues; ethical, moral and legal challenges in fertility preservation in patients with cancer, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included for the study. Results: In the context of fertility preservation in patients with cancer, the most common short term psychosocial concerns are dealing with double jeopardy (cancer and risk of losing fertility), fear about cancer mortality, concerns about sexuality and reproductive capacity, body image and illness related adjustment disorder or depression which all could affect the decision making and quality of life if, left unaddressed. The long term psychosocial concerns are changes in relationship, prolonged grief, internal conflicts regarding disclosing about their illness, uncertainty about fertility and devastation from the confirmed infertility, post cancer treatment regret. The ethical and legal challenges which arises with fertility preservation in cancer patients are poorly addressed by the existent practice codes and guidelines. Conclusions: To the best of the authors' knowledge, little research to date has addressed the psychosocial concerns of the patients with cancer in fertility preservation. Health care providers should take a pro-active step in identification and addressing the psychosocial concerns of the patients and to adapt a collaborative approach by involving mental health professionals. There is a need for guidelines that are culturally sensitive.

Coping with grief during the holidays.

Coping with grief during the holidays.

Cultivating Mutuality From Loneliness and Grief

Cultivating Mutuality From Loneliness and Grief

Grief about Aging - Psychoanalytic search of the movie ‘Miss Granny’-

본 연구는 영화 '수상한 그녀'에서 노령화에 대한 애도의 과정을 융· 복합적으로 분석하였다. 영화의 내 용을 반복적으로 탐색하면서 주인공이 노화과정에서 나타난 노년의 상실감을 애도의 과정으로 해석하면서 정신분 석학적으로 탐색하였다. 즉 노화 과정을 인생의 재해석 과정과 향후 삶에 대한 발달적 태도 변화를 애도의 심리세 계로 정신분석학적으로 분석하였다. 연구결과의 애도과정은 ‘상실과 결핍’ ⟶ ‘도피와 퇴행’ ⟶ ‘탈동일시와 탈집중’ ⟶ ‘새로운 현실 적응’으로 나타났다. 이와 같은 결과에 의하여 상담자는 내담자의 애도작업이 원만하게 이루어지도 록 심리적 애도환경 조성에 주력해야 할 뿐 아니라, 내담자의 애도능력 향상을 위한 복합적 상담기법을 구사할 수 있어야 함을 제언하였다.

The Secret in their Eyes: Vicissitudes of inhibition, grief, and working through

The Secret in their Eyes: Vicissitudes of inhibition, grief, and working through

NILAI MORAL DALAM BUKU BIOGRAFI CHAIRUL TANJUNG SI ANAK SINGKONG PENULIS TJAHJA GUNAWAN DIREDJA

ABSTRAKMasalah dalam peneltian ini adalah nilai apa saja yang terdapat dalam buku biografi ChairulTanjung si Anak Singkong dan bagaimanakah nilai-nilai tersebut disampaikan? Tujuan penelitianini adalah mendeskripsikan nilai moral yang terdapat dalam buku Chairul Tanjung si AnakSingkong yang ditulis oleh Tjahja Gunawan Diredja. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian iniadalah metode deskriptif kualitatif,dengan menggunakan sumber data primer yaitu buku ChairulTanjung si Anak Singkong yang disusun oleh Tjahja Gunawan Diredja. Hasil penelitianmenunjukkan bahwa ada 3 jenis moral dalam buku Chairul Tanjung Si Anak Singkong, yaitu (1)hubungan manusia dengan tuhan terdapat 5 jenis dari 7 jenis moral yang ada yaitu pasrah danmenurut kepada Tuhan, berdoa atau memohon kepada Tuhan, mengakui kebesaran Tuhan, dukacita kepada Tuhan dan perasaan keagamaan; (2) hubungan manusia dengan diri sendiri terdapat 7nilai dari 10 jenis yang ada yaitu eksistensi diri, harga diri, rasa percaya diri, rasa takut, rasadendam, tanggung jawab terhadap diri sendiri, dan kewajiban terhadap diri sendiri; dan (3)hubungan manusia dengan manusia lain terdapat 6 nilai moral yang ada yaitu berpikir positif,menolong sesama, cinta kasih sejati, membantu yang lemah tanpa pamrih, saling menghargai, dansaling mengenal. Selanjutnya, penyampaian nilai moral dilakukan secara langsung.Kata Kunci: nilai moral, buku biografi, buku Chairul Tanjung si Anak Singkong&#x0D; AbstractThe problems in this research is what moral values contained in the biography book of ChairulTanjung si Anak Singkong and how are these values delivered? The purpose of this study is todescribe the moral values contained in the book Chairul Tanjung Si Anak singkong written byTjahja Gunawan Diredja. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitativemethod. The results showed that there are 3 types of moral values in the biography book of ChairulTanjung si Anak Singkong, there are (1) human relationships with God, praying or pleading toGod, recognizing the greatness of God, grief for God and religious feelings; (2) humanrelationships with self are 7 values of the 10 types that exist are self-existence, self-esteem, selfconfidence,fear, resentment, responsibility to self, and self-obligation; and (3) humanrelationships with other human beings there are 6 existing moral values that are positive thinking,helping others, true love, helping the selfless, respecting, and knowing each other. Furthermore,the delivery of moral values is done directly.Keywords: moral values, biography book, book of Chairul Tanjung si anak singkong

Grief and Healing

Grief and Healing

ANCESTOR DREAMING: A portal for inner and outer world peace when dreaming for and with the ancestors

It is commonly believed that dreams are only for the dreamer. However, inmy experience, some of our dreams are for and from the ancestors, and as such, ask for healing so we can live our own lives, while tending to the grief of the ancestors.

Qualitative study on emotional experience associated with compassion fatigue and its coping strategy in clinical nurses

Objective To explore how the emotional experience and stress symptoms associated with compassion fatigue emerges, develops and subsides, as well as their coping strategy for compassion fatigue. Methods By purposive sampling integrating with snowball sampling method, semi-structured reviews with open-ended questions were conducted among 47 registered nurses who are working or have ever being in clinical frontline department to gain their in-depth views about compassion fatigue. Theme analysis was used to analyze the data. Results In emotional experience, two main themes were extracted: positive and negative emotion. Six subthemes including happy, high spirits, interests, sense of self-value, sense of achievement and occupational pride were extracted from positive emotion. While nine subthemes including compassion, grief, depressed mood, irritability, guilty, powerlessness, apathy, fear and anxiety were extracted from the negative emotion. Conclusions Clinical nurses are lack of basic knowledge about compassion fatigue, and their work and life are influenced by compassion fatigue. It should be emphasized and enhanced that domestic hospital administrators should identify and take precaution against compassion fatigue. Key words: Clinical nurses; Compassion fatigue; Emotional experience; Coping strategy; Qualitative study

An analysis of tissue utilization at a tertiary care institute associated eye bank to improve tissue procurement and tissue utilization

Background: In India, most tissues are received from voluntary donors. There is a huge potential of harvesting surgically competent tissues by the Hospital Cornea Retrieval Program which involves counselors trained in grief counseling and tissue retrieval, posted at hospitals. They approach families of all the deceased in the hospital motivate them to pledge the eyes of the deceased: Advantage being that no potential donor is missed, easy availability of medical history, and reduced time interval between death and corneal excision. Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the utilization of corneas procured and determine how maximum tissue procurement and utilization can be ensured. Setting and Design: Tissue utilization analyzed at a tertiary care eye bank (EB) postapplication of revised guidelines of standards of eye banking of India, 2009. Materials and Methods: Data between January 2010 and December 2012 were reviewed. Reasons for rejection of corneas for transplantation were noted. Statistical Analysis: Retrospective analysis. Results: Of 1908 corneas accepted at our EBs in that duration, 1239 (65%) were received from voluntary donors at their residence and from other associated EBs; 599 corneas (31%) from hospitals and 70 (4%) came from mortuary. Six hundred and twenty-three corneas (33%) were transplanted, 1007 (53%) were directed toward research or training and 91 (5%) tissues had to be incinerated. Seven hundred and thirty-four (38%) were excluded from transplantation due to a contraindication in the donor's medical history. Conclusion: Majority tissues are received from voluntary eye donation with most tissues excluded due to contraindication in donor's medical history. Ensuring thoroughly trained, well-equipped enucleation teams reaching out to all suitable donors from hospitals and voluntary donors can hugely increase the numbers of surgically competent tissues.

"[B]lack and Going On Women": Lucille Clifton, Elizabeth Alexander, and the Poetry of Grief

"[B]lack and Going On Women": Lucille Clifton, Elizabeth Alexander, and the Poetry of Grief

An RR Intervals Based Arousal Level Index for Emotional IoT

Emotions control our thinking, behavior and actions, and it is of great value for the consumer devices to sensor human emotions and building an emotional Internet of Things. An arousal level index is proposed to extract emotional arousal information from RR intervals, which enable the emotion-aware consumer devices. An SOMFCM clustering method is introduced and an optimized feature set of RR intervals that sensitive to emotions is explored under eight kinds of emotional states, which are no emotion, anger, hate, grief, platonic love, romantic love, joy and reverence. The optimized feature set contains six features, including ＂Mean,＂ ＂Min,＂ ＂2dMean,＂ ＂LF/VLF,＂ ＂NN50＂ and ＂SDNNi.＂ The cluster result shows that RR intervals are sensitive to emotional arousal and the arousal level can be measured by those six features. The change pattern of the six features corresponding to different arousal levels are discussed, and then an emotional arousal level index is proposed based on the cluster result. The proposed arousal level index has a good consistency with the self-assessment of the subject, and is a good indicator of the emotional arousal level. The index makes the emotion-aware capability available to a range of smart devices, and thus to support the emotional Internet of Things.

Depression and intimate relationships of adolescents from divorced families.

Aim To determine an impact of parental divorce to depression and intimate relationships of young people during adolescence, and prevalence of symptoms of depression and the level of intimacy in relations to adolescents living in intact families and those from divorced families. Methods This prospective descriptive research was conducted on a sample of 168 examinees of which 64 (38.1%) were students of the University Zenica, and 104 (61.9%) high students schools from Zenica and Maglaj cities during May and June 2011. Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) II, Miller Social Intimacy Scale and sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Results Adolescents from divorced families had statistically significantly higher level of depression (p<0.05), with moderate and severe depression found in 20 (24.69%) adolescents from divorced families as compared with six (6.89%) adolescents from intact families. An analysis of BDI-II scale showed that adolescents from divorced families had statistically significant difference in agitation(p<0.01), difficult concentration, suicidal thoughts, grief and pessimism (p<0.05). Conclusion It is necessary to carry out detailed studies on longterm effects of breakup of families due to divorce, which have negative implications on psychological and social functioning of adolescents and the development of their identity and closeness in intimate relationships, with a legislative introduction of premarital and marriage counseling for parents in the conflict.

Psychotherapy Beats an Antidepressant for Complicated Grief

Complicated grief — which is characterized by difficulty in functioning, excessive guilt, a conviction that happiness is no longer possible, avoidance of reminders of the loss, and suicidal thoughts — occurs in roughly 7% of bereaved individuals. In this 20-week, four-arm, multicenter study, 395 adults with complicated grief (median time since loss, 2.3 years) were randomized to manual-based, complicated …