Maria and Jen were excitedly waiting for the birth of their daughter. Mia was born with Down syndrome. Explain the family’s experience through the lens of ambiguous loss.
What will be an ideal response?
a. Answers may include
Boundary ambiguity
The ambiguity that stems from a special needs diagnosis primarily exists on two levels: the uncertainty of the level of impairment, which leaves future abilities and functioning unknown and the family’s grief of the loss of the more typical child and the life path they were anticipating.
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A body position that is most likely to demonstrate interest and create comfort for the client would consist of all of the following EXCEPT
A. leaning slightly forward. B. maintaining an open posture. C. crossing your legs. D. keeping a few feet of space between you and the client.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. interpersonal b. extrapersonal c. intrapersonal d. object relations