1. Charise is a clinical psychologist interested in end-of-life issues. According to the American Psychological Association's Working Group on Assisted Suicide and End-of-Life Decisions, what are some end-of-life issues that psychologists can help address? http://www.apa.org/monitor/jan01/endoflife.html 2. Bob and Marta just lost their 17-year-old son to an automobile accident. The have three surviving children, ages 9, 12, and 15. What challenges does their family face in dealing with their grief and bereavement? What strains might their son's death put on this family? http://www.ncpamd.com/bereavement.htm#How Families Mourn Together 3. Evelyn is social worker in a nursing home that has several Jewish residents. In order to be better prepared to serve their families, she wants to know more about Jewish bereavement customs. What are the Jewish practices regarding the preparation of the body of the deceased, the funeral and burial, and post-funeral and burial practices? http://www.utah.edu/hillel/mourning.htm |