Topic CRISES OF LOSS: DEATH

Crises of Loss: Death, Relationship
Breakups and Economic Loss you must choose a specific loss
discussed in the chapter (eg. loss of loved one, divorce, loss of job) Paper’s Requirements
? Abstract
? Body of your paper
? Introduction of a fictional“client” and the crisis they are dealing with. Your
introduction should not exceed more than one page and should provide all
of the following:
EXAMPLE: Topic: Chapter 6- Crisis of Loss: Death
Who is your client?: 45 year old woman who recently lost a loved one
(specify relationship to your client – mother, stepmother, grandparent,
friend, mentor, etc.)
Cause of death of loved one: illness (specify illness and length of time),
accident; homicide, etc.
Support system or lack of : is your client married? single?
Widowed( perhaps the deceased was the spouse), etc.
Effect(s) the loss has on your client: diagnosed with depression, effects on
his/her marriage, job, etc. has turned to substance abuse (eg. alcohol), etc.
Other relevant information you may feel is important – was your client
the caregiver? if so, for how long? was your client close or estranged from
the deceased? was the deceased caregiver for the past 3 years, etc.
? Your thorough understanding of the topic chosen (eg: with loss you want to
incorporate the Worden’s Tasks of Mourning discussed in the chapter)
? Issues /Challenges that you may face when working with your “client” (eg.
ethical and professional issues)
o What are the issues? What are the challenges? How would you
minimize or address these issues/ challenges?
? Effects of the crisis on your “client” and/or family members
? How would you work in assisting your client with the effect of their crises ?
(do not refer the client out to another crisis worker)
? Conclusion
? Reference page
NOTES
? Papers are to be written in APA format (Size 12 font, double spaced
throughout, in-text citations, reference section).
? In-text citations must be used in every sentence where an idea/ info comes
from a source.
? This paper should provide a minimum of 5 references, the textbook is
mandatory. Other appropriate references can be academic journals or
material from the weekly resources.
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