Bereavement
| Definition: |
Refers to the whole process of grieving and mourning and is associated with a deep sense of loss and sadness. |
| Notes: |
human & animal; no qualif |
| Previously Indexed: |
Grief (1968-1987) |
Bereavement Categories.
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Grief - Normal, appropriate sorrowful response to an immediate cause. It is self-limiting and gradually subsides within a reasonable time. |
Bereavement Definitions and Terms
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