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PURPOSE<\/p>\n
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with knowledge of a topic related to multicultural or spiritual aspects of death and dying, or grief and loss that is different from your own. AREA OF FOCUS<\/p>\n
Cultural background strongly influences expressions of grief and loss. As future helping professionals, it is essential to be knowledgeable about cultural factors which may impact a person\u2019s grief process. Choose either a cultural background such as, but not limited to, European (Italian, Polish, Irish, etc.), Indian, Native American (Navajo, Tuscarora, Seneca, etc.), African-American, or Hispanic (Mexican, Puerto-Rican, Cuban, etc.) OR a religious background such as, but not limited to, Catholicism, Judaism, Hinduism, Muslim, Buddhist, or Evangelical Christian.
\nFORMAT<\/p>\n
Addressing the sample topics (listed below) throughout, write a research paper ranging from a minimum of 5 pages to a maximum of 8 pages, typed, double spaced, and using Times New Roman 12 point font, accompanied by a cover page and reference list. A minimum of 7 professional citations and references about the issue are required. References must be professional journal articles or books and no more than two professional internet resources. The paper must follow APA guidelines.
\nSpiritual\/Cultural Beliefs and Assumptions about Death and Beyond<\/p>\n
Examples of what to include in this section:<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 The physical and symbolic boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead.
\n\uf0b7 Is the dying process a public or private event?
\n\uf0b7 The degree of social stigma is attached to those dying, dead, or grieving.
\n\uf0b7 The death socialization of children and their involvement in the funeral ritual.
\n\uf0b7 The taboo status of the topic of death and grieving.<\/p>\n
Spiritual\/Cultural Death Practices<\/p>\n
Discuss Potential Examples:
\n\uf0b7 Rituals
\n\uf0b7 Art, music, literature, drama, etc.
\n\uf0b7 Body preparation after death
\n\uf0b7 Viewing of the body
\n\uf0b7 Funeral<\/p>\n
Spiritual\/Cultural View of Grief and Counseling
\n\uf0b7 How is grief experienced? Individually? Family-centered? Privately? As a community?
\n\uf0b7 How is counseling viewed?
\n\uf0b7 Do people\/families typically seek counseling if needed?
\n\uf0b7 If counseling is sought, what might be some potential barriers?<\/p>\n
Religious\/Spiritual\/Cultural Community Resources<\/p>\n
Discuss Potential Examples:
\n\uf0b7 Self-help organizations
\n\uf0b7 Agency resources
\n\uf0b7 Traditional healers
\n\uf0b7 Natural support systems
\n\uf0b7 Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.<\/p>\n
Attachments:<\/p>\n
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