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Grief and intellectual disability: a systemic approach
- Author:
- BLACKMAN Noelle J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(1/2), 2002, pp.253-263.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
People with intellectual disabilities are living longer, which in turn leads to a higher probability that they will experience significant loss due to the death of someone they know. This paper describes a systemic therapeutic model, ROC, which combines bereavement therapy with training and support for staff. On reporting the effects of the ROC model, it is noted that changes over time in the type and nature of referrals has shown the therapeutic value of the program. The author makes a case that the best way to detect and possibly prevent serious emotional problems in this population is to provide training and support in dealing with death and related issues for the service network surrounding these individuals.