Ambiguous Loss

What is ambiguous loss?

• loss without closure

• loss with some closure

• closure without loss

• loss without grief

Which is an example of ambiguous loss?

• A death of a pet

• Incarceration

• Uncomplicated grief

• Losing a job and not knowing if you’ll find a new one

Which is NOT an example of ambiguous loss?

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Ghosting

• Unexplained disappearances

• Misplacement of keys and unsure if you will find them

True or False: Ambiguous loss can lead to feelings of grief and mourning, even of the person is physically present

• True

• False

In the study, what was the percentage of parent-children dyads who experienced increased conflict?

• 61.4%

• 52%

• 40.6%

• 0%

1. True or False: During the pandemic, overall mental well-being for parents was worse if financial needs were not met.

• True

• False

1. True or False: Freezing student loans promotes resilience among college students

• True

• False

Who is the family therapist that coined the term “ambiguous loss”?

• Paige Brown

• Pearl Brooks

• Pauline Boss

• Payton Bell

True or False: Ambiguous loss refers to a situation where the loss experienced is clear and definite, leaving no room for uncertainty.

• True

• False

What is type-one ambiguous loss?

• psychological absence with physical presence

• physical absence with psychological presence

• psychological absence with psychological presence

• physical absence with physical presence