Reflection On Responses To Loss

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Activity 1: Responses to Loss
Think of a situation where you have experienced loss. It may be the loss of a relationship, object, or loss of ability to do something you used to be able to do.
1. Write a short paragraph about your loss. Consider the following questions:
a) How did the loss make you feel? Consider both the physical and emotional responses you may have experienced.
b) How did you deal with your feelings?
c) Has thinking about the loss here triggered uncomfortable emotions? If so, what has led you to respond in this way?

At the end of grade 12 I experienced my first loss of a family member. I experienced the emotional responses of disbelief, loneliness, sadness and distress. But as I’m a generally positive person and I felt an internal pressure to still be positive despite the fact I was grieving. I think this avoidance of distressing emotions meant I also experienced physical responses I got physically unwell for a long period of time, I had disturbed sleep, I withdrew from friends and extra curricular activities. Even today, when I think about that time it does give me a sinking feeling in my chest, I feel at peace with the death of my loved one but I feel sad about how my social withdrawal, increased anxiety and apathy meant I lost friendships, my academic drive and enjoyment in the milestones of …show more content…

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Provide excellent client centred care that supports the person’s dignity, autonomy and engagement in meaningful occupations for as long as possible. Working within a team with the client to provide Comprehensive symptom management.
According to the World Health Organization, Palliative care:
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