The Lived Experience of Grief: A Heuristic Self-Inquiry
| cityu.school | Division of Arts and Sciences | |
| cityu.site | Victoria | |
| cityu.site.country | Canada | |
| dc.contributor.author | Jaunzems, Allison Chaundra | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-11-28T02:10:46Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-11-28T02:10:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Using the methodology of heuristic self-inquiry, this study explored the researcher's lived experience of grief in order to contrast it with current literature. This lead to the research question: Is it possible that all grief is normal and healthy to the individual who suffers? This study features a contextual framework that reveals grieving is unique to the individual, and is both natural and healthy. The results highlight seven themes: relationship history; resistance; interventions, which result in a shift of perspective; acceptance; transformation; adaptation; and forgiveness. These themes are compared and contrasted to six grief models for therapy, and considerations for counsellors are identified. The research also illuminates five main concepts: (a) grief can be an expression of love; (b) there is no set timeline for grief, rather it is unique to the bereaved individual; (c) grief can be continuous throughout the lifespan, consisting of various forms and qualities; (d) grief is neither clinically complicated nor dysfunctional, but rather an expression of loss; and (e) symptoms of grief can be coping mechanisms to maneuver through the healing process. The research suggests a need for further inquiry into the lived experience of grief because it holds significance for both counsellors and clients when designing uniquely tailored interventions. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/758 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher.institution | City University of Seattle (CityU) | |
| dc.subject | grief | |
| dc.subject | complicated grief | |
| dc.subject | models | |
| dc.subject | therapy | |
| dc.subject | discourse | |
| dc.subject | heuristic inquiry | |
| dc.title | The Lived Experience of Grief: A Heuristic Self-Inquiry | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Counseling | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | City University of Seattle (CityU) | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Counselling |
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