Grief is a Human Experience, Not a Diagnosis That Needs Fixing: Clinicians Must Modify Their Thinking and Ways of Grief Therapy
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https://doi.org/10.47604/ijp.2794Keywords:
Grief Therapy, Diagnostic, Human Experience, CliniciansAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the need for modifications in grief therapy to move away from viewing grief as a treatable illness. It critiques the current pathologization of grief in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and explores how this approach can hinder the natural processes of grieving. The study questions the medicalization of grief and advocates for a more humanistic framework in grief therapy, emphasizing individualized and culturally sensitive approaches to mourning.
Methodology: The study utilizes a structured literature review, semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis to develop a humanistic grief therapy framework. By engaging with participants who have experienced loss and professionals in grief therapy, the research identifies key aspects of grief that extend beyond traditional diagnostic criteria. Through this qualitative approach, the study seeks to challenge the current diagnostic model and provide empathic methods for clients to express and share their unique grief narratives.
Findings: The findings of this study highlight the limitations of the current diagnostic approach to grief therapy and emphasize the importance of moving towards a more compassionate and individualized understanding of grief. Through thematic analysis, the research uncovers significant aspects of grief that go beyond the criteria outlined in the DSM, emphasizing the need for a more holistic and culturally informed approach to supporting individuals in their grieving process.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Based on the study's findings, it is recommended that clinicians adopt a person-centered and culturally sensitive approach to grief therapy. The study advocates for a shift away from standardized treatment protocols towards more individualized and empathic interventions that honor the diverse ways in which individuals experience and express grief. By prioritizing empathy, understanding, and flexibility in therapeutic practice, clinicians can better support individuals through their unique mourning journeys and promote healing in a more humane and inclusive manner.
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