Citation

Dellmann T. Death Stud. 2018; 42(6): 371-382.

Affiliation

Doctorate of Counselling, Bereavement Services Coordinator , Murray Bridge.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2017.1351501

PMID

28704173

Abstract

While many single factors of prolonged grief have been identified in the literature, a comprehensive understanding of predictors is still lacking. This paper argues that shame and low self-esteem, present risk factors in prolonged grief after spousal loss, based on a review of correlational studies. Using a practitioner-scientist approach a developmental model of shame as a core factor in prolonged grief is proposed, outlining the progression from childhood relational trauma, to insecure attachment, shame, self-esteem contingent on spousal approval to eventual prolonged grief.

Language: en

Keywords

bereavement; counselling; grief; prolonged grief disorder; trauma