Application of Grief and Loss Theories in Social Work Practice

This presentation discusses the application of psychodynamic theory and dual process model in grief and loss, with a focus on the experience of wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley. It also explores the implications of biopsychosocial assessment for social work practice. The presentation includes a brief overview of narratives, and references to relevant literature.

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Table of content
• INTRODUCTION
• Brief overview of narratives
• Application of one grief and loss theory (Psychodynamics theory) and psychosocial domains
where this is evident
• Application of one grief and loss theory (dual process model) and psychosocial domains where
this is evident
• Implications for social work practice (linking to theory and psychosocial assessment where
required)
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION
Grief refers to the healing process which is a natural
part whereas loss refers to an inevitable part of life.
There are many reason for grief which can be loss of
loved one, loss of long-held dream, loss of health and
many more. It is highly difficult to deal with loss of
personal life which includes loss of close friend, the
serious illness of loved ones and so on.

Brief overview of narratives
Kurt Fearnley is an athlete who is a wheelchair racer
and has won gold medal at Paralympic Games. He has a
congenital disorder which made him disable to perform
some activity due to impact of lower spine and his
sacrum. He has shared his experience which is
motivating and provides learning that never give up. He
has given his best and has passed through many
difficulty and other social and psychosocial problems
during his life journey.

Application of one grief and loss theory
(Psychodynamics theory) and psychosocial
domains where this is evident
Psychodynamic theory refers to human behaviour which
can help to explain intrapsychic process and
interpersonal pattern within-person which can create
awareness based on childhood experience. This is the
one which has to provide an interrelationship between
human behaviour and individuals way of react. In this,
the psychodynamic theory applies on grief and loss
which is regarding the experience of Kurt Fearnley.

Application of one grief and loss theory
(dual process model) and psychosocial
domains where this is evident
In psychology, dual-process model refers to an account
that provides information about individual behavriour is
in two different ways. This can include in epliced that is
automatic and unconscious process and explicted
controlled that is conscious process. This is the theory
which describe two different behaviour of individual
that is oriented towards loss and restoration.

Implications for social work practice
(linking to theory and psychosocial
assessment where required)
Biopsychosocial assessment refers to a framework
which emphasised the importance of individuals
systemic view along with integration of psychological,
social, culture and biological factor on functioning and
human development.

CONCLUSION
From the above discussion, it can be concluded that
there are various impacts of directive on brief and loss
where psychodynamic theory has their own role which
can implement within grief and loss. There are various
application of dual process model which includes in
grief and loss theory which can provide experience
about the thought process within individual.

REFERENCES
• Brezis, (2017). The electrophysiological signature of
remember–know is confounded with memory
strength and cannot be interpreted as evidence for
dual-process theory of recognition. Journal of
cognitive neuroscience, 29(2), 322-336.
• Fiore, (2019). A systematic review of the dual
process model of coping with bereavement (1999–
2016). OMEGA-Journal of Death and Dying,
0030222819893139.