Human Growth and Development
Fifth Edition
Questions
- Can you think of any factors that might be complicating Mary’s bereavement?
- What strengths and coping skills might Mary have that she could be helped to draw on? Do you think she’s aware of these, and why might she not be?
- Is there anything in Mary’s story that reminds you of your own experience?
- Mary is bereaved but she’s suffered other losses too. How many can you identify?
- One loss you might have identified in the previous question is that Mary is no longer able to foster children. What impact might this have on her?
- To what extent is Mary’s gender relevant when looking at her present situation?
