Question

Mrs. Annab.el ?elgl:ler _1s_a resident of your faclllty. You ·have ·kJ:iown bdth Mrs. Reigher and her rec?ntly deceased- husband Robert for several years; Both· Mr. And Mrs. Reigher lived In the facility for two years. · For the past few weeks, when·ever you ·have talked· With Mrs. -R?lgher, she,·has spoken of her husband as almost a ysalnt" (a person who could do little wrong, if any at all). Although you do not know the Relghers well, you are quite aware that their life together was not nearly as rosy, nor was Mr. Reigher as perfect as Mrs. Reigher now says. They often had strong differences-of opinion, and at Umes did not speak to one another for a few days. .

b. Accor.ding to your knowledge of the grieving process-, explain why Mrs. Reigher Is behaving this way.

Describe how the PSW should respond to Mrs. Reigher.

Answer 1

Answer: As mentioned in the case, Mrs. Reigher always used to talk about his husband and the imperfections he had. It means that Mrs. Reigher is in process of grief which includes pain and guilt. She might have a guilt about pointing things to her husband mistakes when he was alive. Mrs. Reigher is in pain and guilt. She is always reminding herself about the differences she and her husband had. This is also a method to remember our loved ones who is no more.

PSW should respond to Mrs. Reigher as the client needs to overcome with the grief. She needs a proper counselling and should indulge herself in the activities which could divert her mind and keep her busy. PSW should console the client and it is important to listen the message the client has to convey.