When evaluating a grieving client, what is an appropriate outcome indicator?

When evaluating a grieving client, what is an appropriate outcome indicator?

• A. The client eliminates all reminders of the loss.
• B. The client joins a community grief group.
• C. The client denies the loss occurred.
• D. The client isolates and avoids all support.

Answer: (B)

Adaptive coping and reengagement with social support signal progress in grieving. Joining a community grief group shows the client is actively seeking support, participating in a structured setting to express feelings, learn coping strategies, and normalize the grieving process. This reflects healthier adjustment and ongoing processing of the loss. Eliminating all reminders is avoidance and can hinder grief work. Denying the loss or isolating and avoiding support both indicate maladaptive coping and lack of engagement with healing resources.

Adaptive coping and reengagement with social support signal progress in grieving. Joining a community grief group shows the client is actively seeking support, participating in a structured setting to express feelings, learn coping strategies, and normalize the grieving process. This reflects healthier adjustment and ongoing processing of the loss.

Eliminating all reminders is avoidance and can hinder grief work. Denying the loss or isolating and avoiding support both indicate maladaptive coping and lack of engagement with healing resources.