Psychotherapy for individuals at risk for complicated grief focuses on which goals? Select all that apply
a. Identifying ways to break bonds with the deceased
b. Exploring emotional responses to a loss
c. Solving problems related to moving forward in life
d. Learning about the stages and symptoms of grieving
e. Using antipsychotic medications for dysfunctional grief
ANS: B, C, D
Grief therapy is offered when a problem—not necessarily dysfunctional grief—exists or is anticipated. It focuses on emotional responses to loss and problem solving related to moving forward in life. Anxiety and/or depression may develop, even with normal grief, and require the short-term use of anxiolytic or antidepressant medications; however, antipsychotic drugs would not be expected. Physical symptoms such as weakness, anorexia, shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, dry mouth, and gastrointestinal disturbances may accompany acute grief, but the development of actual complications indicates dysfunctional grief.
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