M3: Discussion: Counseling and Traumatic Loss

Instructions
After you have completed your assigned readings, respond to all of the discussion board questions. Take into consideration the requirements as you create your response.

Discussion Prompt
Please be sure to answer all of the questions provided.

What is the difference between traumatic loss and loss that is anticipated?
What kinds of interventions might be helpful after a crisis? What kinds of interventions might not be helpful?
What experiences have you had in counseling someone who has experienced a traumatic loss? If you have not yet had an experience like this, what do you anticipate that experience will be like?

readings:
Stillion, J. M. & Attig, T. (Eds.). (2014). Death, dying, and bereavement: Contemporary perspectives, institutions, and practices. New York, NY: Springer.
Chapter 17
Chapter 23
Chapter 26