GRIEF & LOSS WRITTEN TASK Application of grief & loss theory (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12) This task requires you to apply TWO SPECIFIC theories on grief and loss to ONE of four narratives....

Running Head: APPLICATION OF GRIEF & LOSS THEORY    1
APPLICATION OF GRIEF & LOSS THEORY     12
APPLICATION OF GRIEF & LOSS THEORY
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
Relevance of the selected theories to the na
ative of Rosie Betty    3
Theory 1. Kubler-Ross 5 stages of Grief cycle    3
Theory 2. Bowlby’s Attachment Theory    4
Effect of the two selected theories in elucidating the Na
ative    4
Effect of the theories on practice decisions for the person in Na
ative    5
Biopsychosocial influences on the subject if assessed as a real life case study    7
Emotional intelligence:    7
Compassion:    7
Behaviour:    8
Critical Reflection of Potential Role of Social Work in support of the Na
ative    8
Conclusion    9
References    10
Introduction
Human beings are astoundingly complex creatures, from abstract behaviour patterns to predictable behavioural configurations; they never fail to amuse an observer. Although, different individuals exhibit different behavioural patterns basis their value system, which is made up of elements such as ethnicity, up
inging, values and belief system, still certain patterns are homologous for almost everyone. Theories of Grief and Loss define the spectrum of phases a person undergoes, from mourning over a loss to coming to terms with reality. This paper critically examines the extent of applicability and accuracy of application of theories of Grief and Loss in real life cases.
Relevance of the selected theories to the na
ative of Rosie Betty
Theory 1. Kubler-Ross 5 stages of Grief cycle
The theory outlines five stages of the Grief cycle namely: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. In the case of Rosie Batty, all five stages are distinctly visible. Given theory is relevant in understanding the stages Rosie Batty, as a subject would undergo, and would be beneficial for a psychologist to understand the mood swings as well as behaviour patterns exhibited by her during times of consultation (Iview, 2018). It would also supplement the understanding of Rosie’s symptoms and in aiding her overcome the vicious circles she might be trapped in.
As mentioned by Stroebe, Schut and Boerner (2017), the theory will play a pivot role in determining a person’s coping mechanism with reference to the void created by the incident. Moreover, in addition to the distinctly named stages, a ‘Transformational Stage’ is exhibited as well. Besides living the ordinary life post acceptance, the woman chose to rise above the ordinary and become a legend educating people about the evils and patterns of household violence. She became a beacon of strength by transforming her grief into a mission to save the victims of household violence. As stated by McAlearney, Hefner, Sieck and Huerta (2015), an individual suffering from grief generally goes through all these five phases and has to cope with their situation.
Theory 2. Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
As per Bowlby’s Attachment theory, relationships develop early in life and offer security as well as strength of survival for the individual. According to Fox, Perez, Cass, Baglivio and Epps (2015), there are four phases of mourning, which include numbing, yearning and searching, disorganisation, and reorganisation. However, unfortunately, if these affectionate attachments are
oken or lost, an individual experiences distress and emotional distu
ances such as anxiety, lamentation or anger. In the said case, although, the phases are never distinctively marked, however they exist.
Moreover, it being a fact that human beings are unique and possess abstract behavioural patterns, also puts forth the possibility of dissimilar patterns being exhibited by different individuals (Patterson, DeBaryshe & Ramsey, 2017). At times, the phases are blu
ed and therefore cannot be distinctively made out, also, different people behave differently in similar circumstances. For example, the way of expressing happiness for a person is different from that of the other person. If one smiles when happy, the other might dance. According to Van Rosmalen, Van Der Horst and Van der Veer (2016), the theories certainly give an assessor a tool or a blue print to make a case more predictable, so that course of treatment and therapies can be planned as well as suggested. In addition, it becomes easier for the assessor to analyse and improvise if they know what they are dealing with.
Effect of the two selected theories in elucidating the Na
ative
The theories define a structure of predictability for a practitioner while dealing with cases involving grief and loss and therefore are a great help while considering them as a complementary tool (Boss & Yeats, 2014). They also lay the framework for the assessor, aiding him to understand the grief or loss cycle as a whole and consequently defining the therapies, counselling, medication or plan of action needed.
As affirmed by Rubenstein, Lu, MacFarlane and Stark (2017), the theories talk about specific pattern of human behaviour and hold true in most cases, however, they define behavioural pattern in a very stringent way. Knowing how abstract human behaviour can be, with the evolving value system and up
inging, kaleidoscope of behaviour changes over time with changing variables in one’s thought process. Human behaviour is an evolving science and more often than not one encounters surprises while dealing with distinct beings.it will not be overstated to say that while talking of human behaviour patterns,...