Hi,This is assignment is for 'Counselling for Loss and Grief' at Masters level.Please see the...

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Hi,This is assignment is for 'Counselling for Loss and Grief' at Masters level.Please see the attached Question and marking criteria for the assignment.Thanks,MiddzAssessment 1: Essay Models of grief Weight: 50% of unit assessment Length: 3000 words This assessment relates to: Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 You will need to have completed Modules 1 - 4 prior to commencing this assignment. Assignment format This assignment can be formatted using subheadings (e.g: Part A, Part B etc). Please include a short introduction and conclusion (which will not count towards the overall word limit) to the overall assignment to orient the reader to the assignment's focus. A single reference list at the conclusion of the overall assignment (rather than individual reference lists for each assignment section) will be sufficient ( At least 10 + ref). There is no need to include an abstract, although a title page (including your name, student number, unit code, assignment number and actual word limit) is requested. Please submit your assignment in .doc or .docx format only. PART A (1250 words – 20 marks):  "In relation to loss, traditional models of grief suggest that there are discernible patterns relating to the grief experience that enable us to describe, compare and contrast individual experiences against normative criteria. Contemporary models of grief, however, emphasise the uniqueness and individuality of the experience for the mourner." In light of the above statement, how do both Traditional and Contemporary approaches have contributions to make to an integrated perspective in counselling practice when responding to a client experiencing retrenchment from employment?  PART B (1000 words – 20 marks): Watch the following video in which Jean and Scott share their story of their daughter's death: https://youtu.be/xCMZ_VrIAME In light of this video, describe the losses experienced by Jean and Scott. · You might like to consider the following factors when crafting your response: · The primary loss and the secondary losses accompanying it. · Where it occurred developmentally in the lives of Jean and Scott. · What kind of loss it was - e.g. anticipated, unexpected, traumatic. · What socio-cultural and familial factors influenced their loss experience and subsequent grieving. · What level of acknowledgement and support they have received. · Their grief-related responses to their daughter's death. Out of all the factors you have identified, which ones are likely to have the greatest impact on the grief experienced by Jean and Scott, and why? Use references to support your response.  PART C (750 words – 10 marks): Describe which model (or models) of grief (refer to Module 4) you would use if you were working with either Jean or Scott (please be clear about which parent you would be working with). Provide a rationale for the choice of model/s. What personal or professional challenges might arise for you as a counsellor in this instance? Justify your response using references.  Referencing You must use the APA referencing system. Follow the link at the top right of the page for information and examples. Marking criteria Please refer to the marking criteria for HSCS474 when preparing your assignment.   Microsoft Word - HSCS474MarkingCriteriaAssign 1 (2018).docx HSCS474	Counselling	for	Loss	and	Grief: 	Assignment	1	Marking	Criteria		 This	assignment	relates	to	Learning	Outcomes	1,	2,	3.	Upon	completion	of	this	unit,	students	will	be	able	to:	 1.	demonstrate	an	advanced	knowledge	of	the	diverse	nature	of	the	grieving	process;	 2critically	analyse	various	theoretical	approaches	to	loss	and	grief;	 3.	apply	knowledge	of	the	grieving	process	to	various	counselling	case	studies	as	a	practitioner.	 	 	 F		 P		 C		 D		 HD		 Mark		 Part	A:	(1250	words	–	20	marks)		 "In	relation	to	loss,	traditional	models	of	grief	suggest	that	there	are	discernible	patterns	relating	to	the	grief	experience	that	enable	us	to	describe,	compare	and	contrast	individual	experiences	against	normative	criteria.	 Contemporary	models	of	grief,	however,	emphasise	the	uniqueness	and	individuality	of	the	experience	for	the	mourner."	 	 	In	light	of	the	above	statement,	how	do	both	Traditional	and	Contemporary	approaches	have	contributions	to	make	to	an	integrated	perspective	in	counselling	practice	when	responding	to	a	client	experiencing	retrenchment	 from	employment?		 	   	 Contributions	of	Traditional	and	 Contemporary	approaches	 discussed	 	Poor	discussion	of	 Traditional	and	Contemporary	 approaches		 	Basic	discussion	of	 Traditional	and	Contemporary	 approaches	 	Clear	discussion	of	 Traditional	and	Contemporary	 approaches	 	Detailed	discussion	of	 Traditional	and	Contemporary	 approaches	 	Comprehensive	discussion	of	Traditional	 and	Contemporary	approaches	 	 	 	 				/20		 Part	B:	(1000	words	–	20	marks)	 	 In	light	of	this	video,	describe	the	losses	experienced	by	Jean	and	Scott.		 Out	of	all	the	factors	you	have	identified,	which	ones	are	likely	to	have	the	greatest	impact	on	the	grief	experienced	by	Jean	and	Scott,	and	why?		 Description	of	loss	experiences	provided.		 	 	 	 Discussion	of,	and	 rationale	for,	the	factors	 likely	to	have	the	greatest	 impact	provided.		 Poor	description	of	loss	 experiences.		 	 	 Poor	discussion	of,	and	rationale	 for,	the	factors	likely	to	have	the	 greatest	impact.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 		 Basic	description	of	loss	 experiences.		 	 	 Basic	discussion	of,	and	 rationale	for,	the	factors	likely	 to	have	the	greatest	impact.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 		 Clear	description	of	loss	 experiences.		 	 	 Clear	discussion	of,	and	 rationale	for,	the	factors	 likely	to	have	the	greatest	 impact.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 		 Detailed	description	of	loss	 experiences.		 	 	 Detailed	discussion	of,	and	 rationale	for,	the	factors	 likely	to	have	the	greatest	 impact.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 		 Comprehensive	description	of	loss	 experiences.		 	 	 Comprehensive	discussion	of,	and	rationale	for,	the	 factors	likely	to	have	the	greatest	impact.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 		/20		 Part	C:	(750	words	–	10	marks)	 Describe	which	model	(or	models)	of	grief	you	would	use	if	you	were	working	with	either	Jean	or	Scott	(please	be	clear	about	which	parent	you	would	be	working	with).	Provide	a	rationale	for	the	choice	of	model/s.		 	 What	personal	or	professional	 challenges	might	arise	for	you	as	a	counsellor	in	this	instance?	Justify	your	response	using	references.		 Model/s	described	and	 rationale	for	choice	provided.		 	 	 Personal	challenges	identified	and	 critically	reflected	upon		 	 	 Poor	description	of	model/s	 and	inadequate	rationale	for	 choice.	 	 Poor	identification	and	 reflection.		 	 .		 Basic	description	of	model/s	 and	basic	rationale	for	choice.	 		 	 Basic	identification	and	 reflection		 .	 	 Clear	and	succinct	description	of	 model/s	and	sound	rationale	for	 choice.	 	 Clear	identification	and	 reflection.		 	 	 Detailed	description	of	model/s	 and	detailed	rationale	for	 choice.	 		 Detailed	identification	and	reflection.		 Comprehensive	description	of	model/s	and	 comprehensive	rationale	for	choice.		 	 Comprehensive	identification	and	reflection		 	 	 	 	 	 /10		 Late	submission	penalty		 (-2.5	marks/day)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 TOTAL	 	 	 	 	 	 	 /50

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'Counselling for Loss and Grief'
	
Table of Contents
Introduction	2
Part A	3
Part B	7
Part C	10
Conclusion	12
Reference List	13
Introduction 
Counselling for grief is a form of Psychotherapy, which targets to help people to cope with emotional, social, professional and physical loss. Grief counsellors use multiple techniques to ensure that the counselling process is done keeping the unique background of the individual and the loss incurred by him as a major direction, which will help in the process of the healing. 
Part A
Throughout our life we experience multiple instances when grief grips us. Grief is often caused by situations that are often leading to many factors that are linked to situations that one finds oneself in and this is associated with the various aspects of experiences that are a part of the common life process.  The counselling of grief is done with the help of both traditional and modern methods and models. 
Traditional and contemporary Grief models are associated with trying to understand the various ways to address the issue 
The Kubler Ross Grief Cycle 
 	In the context of this model, a person who is suffering from retrenchment from employment will be suffering some basic feelings in a chronological manner. This is the five-stage grief model, which was developed by observing a grieving population over a long time. 
Figure-1 – Kubler Ross Model of grief
(Source- Roos & Ph 2012)
In the first denial stage, the individual denies the news and tries to survive the loss by refusing to accept the loss of the loss of employment.  In this process one gives time to one’s self to cope with grief (Hospiceslo.org 2019).   In the case of anger, which is the next stage, there are ways by way of which the individual may express angst against the authority for the incident of retrenchment. This is followed by the third step that is bargaining, where the patient tries to communicate with the spiritual entity and tries to bargain their way out of the mess. This is an extreme stage of desperation, where the patient is in a state where they are facing a feeling wanting to let go of some bad habit in order to regain the employment.  The next stage is that of depression, where the loss of the job and its implication gradually seeps in and the associated feeling is that of withdrawal from social life, experiencing suicidal thoughts.  Finally, the patient reaches the final stage of grief that is associated with accepting the retrenchment and realising it as a reality. 
 	In this kind of situation, the counsellor aids the patient through long and repetitive counselling sessions, so that the person concerned finally accepts the retrenchment and there is tremendous effort given to ensure that the bereaved feels in tune with gradually.  The five stage model clearly shows that there are distinct discernible patterns of grief associated with the retrenchment experienced by the employee. 
The Biopsychosocial Model 
This is a linear model and was used at one time in grief-oriented care to handle stress and bereavement.  As per this model, Engel has proposed that bio psychosocial model that all systems are interlinked. In order to ensure that some care can be provided the bio psychosocial story of the patients needs to be understood. The problem that is linked with the issue is this that this models that grief complication has both social as well as psychological undertones.  Grief in this model is considered an illness that has to be cured.  In the case of grief due to retrenchment there is this concept where the problem is initially addressed by medication, the prolonged grief is treated as an illness and it is continuously reiterated that loss is aimless. Medications are also used in this respect.  In this case there are also patterns that can be seen that will ensure that the person concerned is undergoing grief related to retrenchment and the withdrawal from social cycles is a major indicator in this case.  This process takes account of the psychological and social aspect of this retrenchment and then the care is provided accordingly (Álvarez, Pagani & Meucci, 2012).
 
Figure 2- Bio psychosocial model
 (Source- Álvarez, Pagani & Meucci, 2012).
The dual process model of grief
The traditional methods have been left far behind and this dual model of coping has been developed by Margaret Stroebe and Henk Schut  to address the issue of human grief. This model focuses on the aspect that the state of grief can be the combination factor of accepting it also of confronting it.  In the case of the retrenchment, the loss-oriented process of coping is applied where focus is on recognising it and accepting it. This process brings on a lot of anger, irritability and self-destructive tendencies. These symptoms are the discernible patterns that can be seen in the patient. This, is the process that is associated with the confrontation aspect; whereas the restoration oriented part of the dual process, method is associated with accepting the incident (Stroebe & Schut, 2010).

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