One of the underlying principles of this course is that it is important for soci

One of the underlying principles of this course is that it is important for soci

One of the underlying principles of this course is that it is important for social workers working with clients who are experiencing grief and bereavement to be aware of their feelings, thoughts, and attitudes about the subjects of death, dying, and loss. The objective of this reflection paper is to provide a stimulus for those students who have not yet formulated or organized these ideas and feelings into a cohesive and meaningful manner. For those students who have already dealt with the subjective meaning of death, dying, and loss, this paper will provide further opportunity to refine, integrate, and consolidate those feelings and thoughts.
 
Below are some questions that will serve as a guide and basis for writing this reflection paper.
You are asked to use the questions below as a frame of reference for developing a clear and helpful understanding of experiences and reactions to grief and loss.
Question:
     What was the most painful feeling you had around the experience of loss (divorce, separation, death of a loved one or a pet, relocation)? What were the circumstances? Why was it so painful? How did you cope with the pain of that loss? How was the situation resolved? How do you feel now about that past loss?
    Explore how you cope with losses in your current life. How will this impact your work with clients who are grieving a loss?
Identify specific areas or types of clients, related to grief and loss, where it may be difficult for you to provide help or services. Why are they difficult? How will you confront these issues as a social worker? Everyone should complete this question.
  Remember that many of our clients will be struggling with these same questions as they cope with loss and death issues.
 
This reflection paper should be typewritten and double-spaced, and accompanied by a cover page. References or footnotes are not required. Length of paper should be from 2 pages not including the title page. Use APA style and headings.