Psychology

Bereaved in Me: Understanding the Vicarious Grief Experiences Among Helping Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

K. M. C. S. Jose, A. J. Navarro, et al.

Explore the profound impact of vicarious grief on healthcare, faith-based, and mental health workers supporting COVID-19 bereaved individuals. This compelling study by Kaina Marie Clare Sera Jose, Agham Josiah Navarro, Angelo Nico Pomida, and Maria Regina Hechanova-Alampay highlights the urgent need for organizational support to assist those on the frontline of grief.

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Abstract

This study examines the vicarious grief experiences of healthcare workers, faith-based workers, and mental health workers who supported individuals bereaved due to COVID-19 deaths. A mixed-methods approach revealed that healthcare workers reported the highest levels of vicarious grief. Qualitative findings identified five themes: acknowledging contexts of grief, navigating relations with the bereaved, sharing others' grief, internalizing encounters, and negotiating challenges. The study emphasizes the need for organizational-level support interventions for helping professionals.

Publisher

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying

Published On

May 01, 2023

Authors

Kaina Marie Clare Sera Jose, Agham Josiah Navarro, Angelo Nico Pomida, Maria Regina Hechanova-Alampay

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