When is counselling indicated after a major traumatic life event?

Black, Dora; Tufnell, Guinevere

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2006.08.010

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“…All these studies help to emphasize the need to strengthen support networks of survivors, in order to prevent psychopathology. On the other hand, the making of sense has been highlighted by Black and Tufnell (2006), who state that in children, the best results in post-disaster settings are associated, among other factors, with the ability to make sense of the experience, plus the availability of consolation and understanding. The emphasis on making sense in preventing or lightening trauma consequences has been raised by the narrative therapy, which will be discussed further on.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the end only for those with acute stress disorder or PTSD. Black and Tufnell (2006) note that for survivors of traumatic events, access to support and information networks is crucial to get a sense of security. With all this evidence at hand, PFA were designed by a collaborative effort of the National Center for PTSD and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, of USA, intended for use by disaster mental health responders and others, including mental health counselors, who may be called upon to provide immediate support for trauma survivors (Ruzek et al, 2007).…”

Section: Debriefingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prevention of Psychopathological Consequences in Survivors of Tsunamis

García¹

2011

Tsunami - A Growing Disaster

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Section: Protective Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Debriefingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevention of Psychopathological Consequences in Survivors of Tsunamis

García¹

2011

Tsunami - A Growing Disaster

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“…Maternity nurses are often relied on to care for bereaved parents and families affected by perinatal bereavement traumatic events, which are stressful for all involved, [10] and are expected to interact with the bereaved in a supportive manner, regardless whether they feel adequately prepared or disposed to do. [11] So, the present study is intended to assess knowledge and attitude of maternity nurse regarding perinatal bereavement care.…”

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Knowledge and attitude of maternity nurses regarding perinatal bereavement care

Mohamed

Elati

Zaki

2015

JNEP

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Background: Parents whose infants had died are in need for especial care and support, these needs are difficult and stressful. This study was aimed to evaluate knowledge and attitude of maternity nurses regarding perinatal bereavement care.Method: A convenience sample including 50 maternity nurses were participated in the current study. Design: A descriptive study design was utilized to conduct the current study. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection, an interview schedule and attitude likerate scale. Results:The current study findings revealed that, nurses had inadequate level of knowledge, positive and highly positive attitude regarding perinatal bereavement care were presented in (26%, & 64%) of nurses respectively. Nurses reside in rural areas, had personal grieving experiences and those had past experience in handling grieving parents had a highly positive attitude toward perinatal bereavement care. Conclusion:This study finding showed that, bereavement counseling education and preceptorship supervision are recommended to reduce this stressful experience, increase the confidence and expertise of nurses, and lead to increased quality of care for bereaved parents.

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“…In addition, there is some concern that in some instances, health professionals' approach to grief can be more harmful than beneficial (Schwartz 2005;Black, Tufnell 2006). Combining appropriate therapeutic interventions may be the answer (Vlasto 2010) but it takes a knowledgeable GP and allied health professional to be aware of the patient needs and refer accordingly.…”

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“…In particular, children who have witnessed a traumatic event (such as sibling drowning) may not benefit from ordinary counselling techniques or even play therapy (Black, Tufnell 2006). Black identifies the importance of involving the child's school and other voluntary organisations to provide support as well as attendance at family therapy sessions with specialised bereavement counsellors.…”

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The Psycho-social Impact of fatal Child Drowning in Queensland and the Availability and Use of Support

Macintyre¹

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This thesis examines the impact of fatal child (0-18 years) drowning in Queensland, Australia, and the supports available to parents following the death of their child. Using a social constructionist qualitative approach, two sets of participants were interviewed: bereaved parents and service providers. The key areas addressed in this research relate to the experiences of parents following their child's death and the benefits and limitations of community and professional support available to them.Bereavement and bereavement support related to an unintentional child death such as drowning have different elements to other child deaths. There is a dearth of literature that examines optimum support for families who experience a fatal child immersion.Fourteen Queensland parents were interviewed about their experiences following the death of their child, the support services available to and accessed by them, and opportunities for improvement within these services. Seventeen service providers were interviewed about their experiences in dealing with parents of children who had drowned, and the support services offered. Data were thematically analysed. Participants highlighted how life changed forever the day their child drowned. Parents' emotional, physical and spiritual states were compromised and some parents also experienced negative changes in their financial situation. Recurrent fundamental themes were expressed by participants in relation to their overall wellbeing. These were physical and/or emotional health; their sense of identity and the impact on their identity of their perceived failure as protector for their child, surviving children, and spouse; the nature and importance of ongoing relationships with immediate and extended family, friends and colleagues; the importance of continuing to honour their child; and the impact of their child's death on work and finances. Service providers described their specific roles in providing services to parents of fatally drowned children, the professional challenges within those roles and the personal impact of providing this service. Themes include: the relevance of the unique geography of Queensland; resource and referral challenges for many organisations; training and education implications; and the impact of bereavement support work on the providers. A consistent finding for both parents and service providers was the limited understanding across the community and professional services regarding the support families require following an unintentional death such as drowning.ii Attention to improved training and education across community and professional sectors, development of a specialised referral database and further research into school and workplace bereavement policies and procedures were key suggestions. Whilst the child drowning rate is decreasing In Queensland due to a number of intervention strategies, unintentional deaths from drowning continue to occur and impact irreversibly on families.Service providers, like parents, clearly articulated ways to ...

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When is counselling indicated after a major traumatic life event?

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Prevention of Psychopathological Consequences in Survivors of Tsunamis

Prevention of Psychopathological Consequences in Survivors of Tsunamis

Knowledge and attitude of maternity nurses regarding perinatal bereavement care

The Psycho-social Impact of fatal Child Drowning in Queensland and the Availability and Use of Support

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