Working With Non‐Death Losses in Counseling: An Overview of Grief Needs and Approaches

Smith, Paul H.; Delgado, Heather

doi:10.1002/adsp.12100

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“…Rather than to avoid the confrontation with the reality of the loss, individuals can also attempt to maintain a strong connection to the lost job (44), for instance, by continuously talking about the circumstances surrounding the loss or dwelling on memories of the period one still had the job. This can be a way to avoid the reality of the job loss, since, as long as someone is focused on the past, one does not have to deal with the reality of the present and the future (41).…”

Section: Anxious Avoidance Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Job loss-related complicated grief symptoms: A cognitive-behavioral framework

2022

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In a significant minority of people, involuntarily job loss can result in symptoms of job loss-related complicated grief (JLCG). The present cognitive-behavioral framework is introduced to explain the underlying processes that may lead to the development and maintenance of JLCG symptoms. Three core processes play a central role, namely (1) negative cognitions related to the job loss and misinterpretation of one's grief reactions; (2) anxious and depressive avoidance strategies to cope with the job loss and its consequences; and (3) insufficient integration of the job loss into the autobiographical memory. These core processes are assumed to interact and reinforce each other, leading to JLCG symptoms. The three core processes can be influenced by certain risk factors, including circumstances surrounding the loss, personality traits, and characteristics of the social environment. JLCG symptoms can lead to additional psychological and practical problems, such as anxiety and depressive symptoms, lower employability, and reduced likelihood of re-employment. This paper explains and illustrates the three core processes with vignettes. Implications of the model for preventive measures and psychological interventions are introduced. It concludes with suggestions for future research on JLCG symptoms.

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Section: Anxious Avoidance Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Job loss-related complicated grief symptoms: A cognitive-behavioral framework

2022

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“…Loss is defined as “the actual or perceived deprivation of something meaningful” (Smith & Delgado, 2020). The two main types of loss in the existing literature are death loss and non‐death loss.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…First, it contributes significantly to the field of loss research by addressing a frequently overlooked aspect: non‐death loss. Previous studies have predominantly centered on death loss and its traumatic consequences, with discussions about CND loss only emerging recently (Gitterman & Knight, 2019; Maddrell, 2020; Miller, 2020; Smith & Delgado, 2020). By shedding light on how individuals navigate CND loss, we are among the first to examine the impact and coping mechanism associated with non‐death loss triggered by the pandemic.…”

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COVID‐19 non‐death loss and acceptance coping: A 3‐wave cross‐lagged panel analysis

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et al. 2023

Social & Personality Psych

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Numerous individuals have lost loved ones during the COVID‐19 pandemic while millions of others have also experienced ongoing pervasive non‐death loss. The understanding of how people deal with non‐death loss is still relatively limited. Incorporating theory of coping and loss, this study examines the reciprocal relationship between non‐death loss and acceptance coping. Based on the results of a cross‐lagged panel model involving 314 participants in China, we found that before the end of the zero‐Covid policy, non‐death loss at Time 1 predicted less acceptance coping at Time 2, but in the opening up stage in late 2022, non‐death loss at time 2 did not predict acceptance coping at time 3. The findings have significant implications for understanding the interplay between non‐death loss and acceptance coping and highlights abrupt psychological changes during the COVID‐19 pandemic.

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“…While much research has explored the effects of death loss on individuals, the discussion of non-death loss is only emerging in current literature ( Gitterman & Knight, 2019 ; Smith & Delgado, 2020 ). Cooley et al (2010) noted reactions to non-death losses often mimic those of death losses.…”

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College Student Experiences of Grief and Loss Amid the COVID-19 Global Pandemic

2021

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This study examined types of and reactions to loss experienced by a sample of 162 undergraduate and graduate students in the United States amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. Results indicated students reported an average of 6.33 losses with loss of normalcy being the most prominent. The number of losses experienced was a significant predictor of loss of control and avoidance. A significant positive relationship was revealed between spirituality and positive reappraisal whereas a significant negative correlation was identified between spirituality and loss of control and avoidance. Age was also negatively associated with expressions of avoidance and loss of control. Finally, students who attended faith-based institutions reported higher levels of positive reappraisal and lower levels of loss of control. Results suggest the need for educators and mental health practitioners to assess non-death losses among college students and provide supportive interventions aimed at promoting psychosocial-spiritual coping and resilience during and following a pandemic.

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Working With Non‐Death Losses in Counseling: An Overview of Grief Needs and Approaches

Cited by 10 publications

References 22 publications

Job loss-related complicated grief symptoms: A cognitive-behavioral framework

Job loss-related complicated grief symptoms: A cognitive-behavioral framework

COVID‐19 non‐death loss and acceptance coping: A 3‐wave cross‐lagged panel analysis

College Student Experiences of Grief and Loss Amid the COVID-19 Global Pandemic

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