Communication About Dying, Death, and Bereavement: A Systematic Review of Children's Literature

Arruda-Colli, Marina Noronha Ferraz de; Weaver, Meaghann S.; Wiener, Lori

doi:10.1089/jpm.2016.0494

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“…Another study highlighted the potential of bibliotherapy as a tool to facilitate the communication about death to children who need to face the loss of a loved one (Arruda-Colli et al, 2017 ). A study described some techniques and strategies for communicating the death of a resident in nursing homes and hospice-type structures (Rivolta et al, 2014 ).…”

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Notification of Unexpected, Violent and Traumatic Death: A Systematic Review

Leo

Zammarrelli²,

Giannotti³

et al. 2020

Front. Psychol.

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Background: The way the death of a person is communicated can have a profound impact on the bereavement process. The words and expressions that are used to give the tragic news, the characteristics of who communicates it, the physical setting in which the notification is given, the means used (e.g., in person, via phone call, etc.) are just some of the factors that can influence the way survivors face one of the most difficult moments in their lives. Aim: To review the literature on the topic of death notification to verify the state of the art related to this important procedure. Methods: A systematic review was conducted with PRISMA criteria on English-written materials produced from 1966 to 2019. Results: Out of the initial 3,166 titles considered, 60 articles were extracted for this review. A content analysis has revealed four main areas of interest: (1) protocols and guidelines; (2) emotional reactions of recipients and notifiers; (3) professional figures involved in the notification process; and, (4) types of death. Discussion: The communication of death represents a complex and stressful experience not only for those who receive it but also for those who give it. Alongside the acquisition of a necessary technique and execution methods, the process should involve the selection of notifiers based on personality characteristics and communication styles. Conclusion: Indications for the need of better training and protocols sensitive to different circumstances emerge. Adequate preparation can positively influence the quality of communication and the effects it produces, both on recipients and notifiers. In vocational training, more space should be devoted to this demanding task.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Notification of Unexpected, Violent and Traumatic Death: A Systematic Review

Leo

Zammarrelli²,

Giannotti³

et al. 2020

Front. Psychol.

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“…It is this diversity of methods that can make comparative research a challenge, even though that diversity can extend and enrich bibliotherapeutic approaches. However, evidence from strong research supports the effectiveness of bioliotherapy techniques (for examples, see Arruda‐Colli et al, 2017, and Yuan et al, 2018).…”

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Lessons From the Field. Family Grief Care and Bibliotherapy: A Call for Models and Studies

Bowman¹

2021

Family Relations

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Objective For this Lesson From the Field report, I write as a family and grief educator to advocate for greater attention to bibliotherapy by family scientists, therapists, and educators. Bibliotherapy (also referred to as poetry therapy or therapeutic storytelling) is the use of literary resources, storytelling, or writing with the purpose of healing. Background Disruptive changes can result in altered personal or family stories. Grief educator Tom Attig (1996) reported that after significant changes, such as bereavement, many persons describe a process of relearning their world. Family therapist Karl Tomm (1990) asserted that a human task throughout life is to story and re‐story. Earlier and current models of family development include milestones of changing family stories (see Duvall, 1962; McGoldrick et al., 2011). A current collective example is personal and family disruptions in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic. Despite many accounts, journals like Family Relations have rarely explored the intersection of family changes (for this article, the focus is family changes that result in loss and grief) using the perspectives and tools of bibliotherapy. Method Disruptive changes and the resulting grief and loss for individuals and families were used as an example of a subject matter worthy of family scientists' attention. Conclusion and Implications Family grief care includes attention to changing family stories. Enhanced studies of bibliotherapy by family scientists can inform and enrich support for families through times of grief.

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“…Por esse motivo, muitos pais e cuidadores mantêm as trocas de informação sobre esse assunto em um nível mínimo com as crianças, utilizando, recorrentemente, explicações ambíguas, metafóricas e/ou espirituais e acreditando ser esta uma forma de proteger e oferecer segurança para elas. (5,13) Entretanto, o silêncio, a negação ou a utilização de explicações abstratas acerca da morte podem prejudicar o crescimento global da criança, além de confundir o pensamento dela, ao invés de lhe proporcionar conforto e clareza para a circunstância da perda. Ademais, negligenciar o assunto, pode gerar sofrimento emocional, como ansiedade, confusão, medo, estresse e percepções errôneas a respeito da temática morte, perda e luto.…”

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“…Utilizando a literatura infantil disponível, a partir da leitura de histórias, a criança pode se identificar com alguns personagens, por suas experiências emocionais e situações vividas serem parecidas com as narrativas literárias. (13) Assim, a contação de história pode contribuir para o enfrentamento de eventos difíceis em um espaço onde a criança se sinta segura, podendo ser um recurso utilizado por todas as pessoas que, de alguma forma, prestam cuidados à criança. (13) Nesses cenários lúdicos, a criança transparece sua história e nos permite acessar o material de seu inconsciente.…”

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“…(13) Assim, a contação de história pode contribuir para o enfrentamento de eventos difíceis em um espaço onde a criança se sinta segura, podendo ser um recurso utilizado por todas as pessoas que, de alguma forma, prestam cuidados à criança. (13) Nesses cenários lúdicos, a criança transparece sua história e nos permite acessar o material de seu inconsciente. (9) Em atividades de pesquisa e extensão desenvolvidas, observa-se a assiduidade das crianças em colaborar e participar de oficinas que envolvam o criar e o contar histórias.…”

Section: Morte E Luto Para a Criançaunclassified

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