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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF Subject Code and Title
GAL613 Grief & Loss Assessment
Video analysis with identification of appropriate support strategies Individual/Group
Individual Length
1500 words +/- 10% Learning Outcomes
The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
a)
Examine the variety of loss people experience and the range of responses to loss
b)
Analyse the experience of vulnerability in relation to life changes and loss
c)
Identify the needs and appropriate support services for
people experiencing grief and loss Submission
Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 4 (Week 4) Weighting
30% Total Marks
100
Assessment Task
This exercise requires you to respond to an excerpt to a video recording in which you critically respond to an experience of grief and loss. Often there is a felt sense of vulnerability in response to these types of life changes. In this assessment you are asked to analyse the case in terms of the stages of grief, identifying the needs of the client in regards to healing from the grief experience, and offering appropriate strategies for support.
Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context
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People experience a variety of losses over the life span and respond to these losses in various ways. Sometimes people grieve in advance of a death or loss, sometimes they grieve through the process of change and sometimes people dissociate from the grief or push it aside and it is not processed until long after the event. In complicated grief elements of other life difficulties can complicate the process. Each person’s response to grief is unique. In grief and loss counselling, the therapist enters the space of the grieving person and holds the space for exploration.
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Instructions
This assessment requires critical reflection on a particular aspect of grief and loss.
When writing your report, address the following elements:
Introduction 1-2 paragraphs maximum
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Identify the scenario by name
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Identify the presenting and underlying issues BUT do not describe or analyse the case study.
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Briefly summarise the methods, theories, and approaches to counselling you imagine you might utilise in relation to the subject identified in the case study.
Body
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What does your intuition tell you about how to appropriately work with the client? Explore your thoughts on this with examples of the questions you might ask the client.
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Identify and analyse the stages of grief that are applicable to the case. Justify your analysis with examples.
Conclusion
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What is your critical appraisal of the grief process experienced by the client? This may include a prognosis for the case and how you see the grief and or healing process playing out into the future?
Referencing
6 academic references are required:
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.
Submission Instructions
Submit your assessment via the Assessment 1 link in the main navigation menu in GAL613. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49% Pass (Functional) 50-64% Credit (Proficient) 65-74% Distinction (Advanced) 75-84% High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100%
Identification, understanding and analysis of grief applicable to the case
Demonstrates a limited understanding of grief applicable to the case.
Demonstrates a functional or partially developed understanding of grief applicable to the case.
Demonstrates a proficient understanding of grief applicable to the case.
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of grief applicable to the case.
Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of grief applicable to the case.
Percentage for this criterion = 30%
Key components of the assignment are not addressed, including little to no application of grief concepts.
Demonstrates a limited application of grief analysis.
Demonstrates a proficient application of grief analysis.
Demonstrates an advanced application of grief analysis.
Demonstrates an exceptional application of grief analysis.
Analysis has not been justified with examples.
A limited number of examples has been used to justify the analysis.
Some appropriate examples has been used to justify the analysis.
A high number of appropriate examples has been used to justify the analysis.
A high number of excellent examples has been used to justify the analysis.
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Intuitive response to working with the client in a professional capacity.
Examples linked to own style of practice are included.
Percentage for this criterion = 40%
Appropriate application of counselling practices.
No examples provided.
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Appropriate application of counselling practices regarding identified scenario.
Adequate examples of appropriate questions to ask the client have been provided
Well articulated application of counselling practices and impacts related to the identified scenario.
Examples of appropriate questions to ask the client reflect a well considered application of intuitive imagination to the identified scenario.
Creative application of counselling practices to the identified scenario.
Examples of appropriate questions to ask the client reflect a well considered application of intuitive imagination to the identified scenario.
Examples of personal intuitive response included and linked to own counselling style or practice.
A sophisticated analysis of appropriate counselling practices was presented, accurately linked an identified style of practice.
Examples of appropriate questions to ask the client reflect a sophisticated application of intuitive imagination to the identified scenario.
Examples of personal intuitive response included and linked to own counselling style or practice.
Effective communication
Presents information in dot points or incomplete sentences.
Communicates in a readable manner that largely adheres to the given format.
Communicates in a coherent and readable manner that adheres to the given format.
Communicates coherently and concisely in a manner that adheres to the given format.
Communicates eloquently.
Expresses meaning coherently, concisely and creatively within the given format.
Percentage for this criterion = 20%
Specialised language and terminology is rarely or inaccurately employed
Generally employs specialised language and terminology with accuracy.
Accurately employs specialised language and terminology.
Accurately employs a wide range of specialised language and terminology
Discerningly selects and precisely employs a wide range of specialised language
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Meaning is repeatedly obscured by errors in the communication of ideas.
Meaning is sometimes difficult to follow.
Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is not always clear and logical
Meaning is easy to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is clear and logical.
Engages audience interest. Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is, clear and persuasive.
and terminology.
Engages and sustains audience’s interest. Information, arguments and evidence are insightful, persuasive and expertly presented
Severe problems with spelling, grammar and/ or punctuation.
Some errors are evident in spelling, grammar and/ or punctuation.
Occasional minor errors present in spelling, grammar and/ or punctuation.
Spelling, grammar and/or punctuation are free from errors.
Spelling, grammar and/ or punctuation are free from errors.
Correct citation of key resources and evidence
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas
Demonstrates use of at least 5 credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these
are not always explicit or well developed
Demonstrates use of a minimum of 7 credible resources to support and develop ideas
Demonstrates use of 10 good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements
Demonstrates use more than 10 high-quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop
arguments and
position statements
Percentage for this criterion = 10%
Referencing is omitted or does not resemble APA
Referencing resembles APA, with frequent or repeated errors
Referencing resembles APA, with occasional errors
APA referencing is free from errors
APA referencing is free from errors The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO a)
Examine the variety of loss people experience and the range of responses to loss
SLO b)
Analyse the experience of vulnerability in relation to life changes and loss
SLO c)
Identify the needs and appropriate support services for people experiencing grief and loss