Grief Support Programs Implemented to Reduce the Effects of Grief on Family
Grief Support Programs Implemented to Reduce the Effects of Grief on Family

Summary/Abstract: Death is inevitable for each individual. The grief emerged as a result of death is felt most intensive in the family. Losing one of family members causes significant changes in the balance of the family. It is very important that the family which tries to reconstruction is supported by evaluating the life cycle, values and belief systems, the role of the lost individual in the family, ties with family members, and the level of functionality of the family. For this aim, different support programs are implemented for grieving families. The main aim of these programs is to ensure that the family members overcome in a healthy way during the grieving process. In this context, this review examines grief effects on family and provides examples from family support programs during the grief process.

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