The family advocacy movement and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) have identified stages through which families progress when confronting the mental illness of a loved one
Which of the following accurately reflects the stages identified in the Family Advocacy Model?
A) Dealing with a catastrophic event, learning to cope, moving into advocacy
B) Learning acceptance, experiencing grief, developing advocacy
C) Beginning recognition, denial, grief, acceptance, advocacy
D) Learning to cope, understanding, advocating
Ans: A
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Initially, when dealing with the catastrophic event, the family is overwhelmed, confused, and lost. They then learn to cope and realize the illness is a reality. The family often expresses grief, fear, and sorrow over lost possibilities and the uncertain future. Finally, moving into advocacy is evidenced when family members develop empathy, acknowledge and own the situation, and focus anger and grief on empowerment.
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