Write 3 unique questions you would ask a client to obtain further information about their past experiences with grief and loss. What is the rationale for each question?

Write 3 unique questions you would ask a client to obtain further information about their past experiences with grief and loss.  What is the rationale for each question?

Have you ever lost someone close to you? Sometimes using the word lost can cause some emotional response, but most of the time it is better than the word died or death. If the client has experienced death close to them, they may discuss how it affected them and how they dealt with it. This can also open up their thoughts about spirituality and what happens to people after they die.

What are some ways you grieve? This could be due to something like the client’s favorite sports team losing, to losing a large amount of money, to losing a loved one whether it be a human or a pet. This could give a segway to discuss the various stages of grief, and what one may expect.