WEEK 5 RESOURCES
WEEK 5 RESOURCES
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Leming, M., & Dickinson, G. (2016). Understanding dying, death, and bereavement (8th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
- Chapter 13: Coping with Loss
- This chapter considers how human beings cope with the loss of a loved one through the grieving or bereavement process.
- Chapter 14: Grieving Throughout the Life Cycle
- This chapter reviews the differences experienced throughout the life cycle.
Articles
Major, R. J., Whelton, W. J., Schimel, J., & Sharpe, D. (2016). Older adults and the fear of death: The protective function of generativity. Canadian Journal On Aging, 35(2), 261-272. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980816000143
- The full-text version of this article is available through the ProQuest database in the Ashford University Library. This article provides a summary of a study that of challenges and fears of older adults as they approach death.
Mayra, D., Joana, P., Alexandra, C., António, B., & Maria Helena Pereira, F. (2015). Family dynamics during the grieving process: A systematic literature review. Ciência&SaúdeColetiva, 20(4), 1119-1134. https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-81232015204.09562014
- The full-text version of this article is available through the ProQuest database in the Ashford University Library. This article provides a summary of a study that provides a literature review of the impact of death on family dynamics.
Smit, C. (2015). Theories and models of grief: Applications to professional practice. Whitireia Nursing & Health Journal, (22), 33-37. Retrieved from https://www.ebscohost.com/
- The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article provides a summary of a study that researched a review of theoretical models of grief and loss.
Stroebe, M., Stroebe, W., van de Schoot, R., Schut, H., Abakoumkin, G., & Li, J. (2014). Guilt in bereavement: The role of self-blame and regret in coping with loss. Plos ONE, 9(5), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096606
- The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article provides a summary of a study that researched coping with loss as experienced by those challenged with self-blame and guilt.
Recommended Resources
Articles
ThumalaDockendorff, D. C. (2014). Healthy ways of coping with losses related to the aging process. Educational Gerontology, 40(5), 363-384. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2013.822203
- The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library.
Varga, M. A., & Paulus, T. M. (2014). Grieving online: Newcomers’ constructions of grief in an online support group. Death Studies, 38(7), 443-449. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2013.780112
- The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library.
Multimedia
Matthow, L. (Producer). (2014). Death is not final: A debate (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=58366&wID=100753&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=360&fWidth=660&fHeight=410
- This video is available through the Films on Demand database in the Ashford University Library.
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