This is a defense mechanism in which a person refuses to see things as they are because such facts are threatening to the self

These death care professionals are often trained to regard death as an enemy:

Worden’s goals of grief counseling include: I     decrease the reality of the loss II    encourage the bereaved to reinvest emotion in other           relationships III   help the bereaved overcome impediments to their                                                 readjustment IV  help the bereaved deal with the expressed and latent affect of grief

In this family structure, members are more likely to “do their own thing”:

A person says “yes”, yet they shake their head in disagreement.  This is an example of the following type of communication behavior:

Behaviors that may indicate closure are:

When you take a child to a funeral, you should:

Funeral Director:  “Please tell me more about your mother’s hobbies.” This is an example of:

The use of ___________ in American language attempts to lessen the harshness of death.

Funeral Director:  “What are some aspects of a funeral service that have had special meaning for you?” This is an example of: