Which of the following statements by a child would indicate her acceptance of a mother's death?
a. "She is taking a long nap." c. "God is not very loving."
b. "I am going to be a good girl." d. "My mother is in heaven."
D
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A Incorrect. "She is taking a long nap" indicates denial, early in the grieving process, and a long way from acceptance.
B Incorrect. "I am going to be a good girl" indicates bargaining, a hope to change the outcome, on the path to acceptance.
C Incorrect. "God is not very loving" indicates a residual anger, on the path to acceptance.
D Correct. "My mother is in heaven" indicates complete acceptance of a mother's death by a child. It indicates the griever is consciously aware of what has happened and the finality of death.
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