PSY 290 WCU Supportive Communication in Grieving Discussion

I need responses to 2 peer discussions with APA references.Here is the original prompt that I already responded to:

Review the information in the textbook about grieving and prolonged grief. Include a discussion about the importance of a person’s ability to talk to someone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Identify appropriate statements to make to someone who is grieving and explain the goal of the statements. You may apply this information to your own personal experiences if you care to do so.

From Enrique: 

It is important to give the bereaved family a therapeutic story and hope to continue living despite the mortal blow. In most cases, the bereaved are very confused after the shock of death and may find it difficult to face the realities of life. Also, depending on the relationship with the deceased, some people are at increased risk of suicide without proper care and monitoring. Therapy talk can ease the emotional pain and anxiety associated with death. It also provides believers with a clear way to maintain their consciousness and mental state. In this context, we use phrases like “It’s going to be okay”, “Tell me about the good times that you had”, “We may not understand God’s will, but we do trust him”, “Allow God to help you through this process”, “I’m sorry for your loss”. The right words give the bereaved a sense of calm. You can focus on other broader perspectives about life.

I have lost many relatives at a young age, but the comments, advice, and words of encouragement from friends and acquaintances all helped me recover.
In fact, sincere words of gratitude have empowered me to face life and see death in a different light.

References

Keeran, D. (2010). Loss and Grief Counseling Skills: The practical wording of therapeutic statements and processes. Counselor Publishing. Santrock, J.W. (2021). Life-span development (18 ed.). Mc-Graw Hill Education. 

Here is the second response I need to respond to:

From Stephanie:

Experiencing the death of someone close to an individual takes a toll on their mental state. Especially if that individual is a family member or friend. In the West, we see more grief and then try to hide the grief as best as we can, not discussing death. But in the East, it is quite different. Death is something that is celebrated and should be discussed. In Mexico, death is celebrated in Cinco de Mayo, where loved ones return to the earth for this one day & are welcomed with food, beverages, and celebrations.

           When a loved one or close friend dies, it is best to speak to someone to discuss the emotions populating in one’s mind. Every individual indeed expresses & goes through grief differently. (American Psychological Association, 2020) It is best to talk to someone about the individual’s death. This way, the person is not trapped in the dark bubble of depression and can heal with a good support system. (American Psychological Association, 2020) I think some appropriate statements to tell someone who has lost someone is to make them aware that you are there for them if they need someone to talk to or be present at the moment. Allowing an individual to know they can go to someone to speak does help.

Works Cited

American Psychological Association. (2020, January 1). American Psychological Association. (2020, January 1). Grief: Coping with the loss of your loved one. https://www.apa.org/topics/families/grief. Retrieved from American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/topics/families/grief