Grief and loss counseling in later adulthood

Hide Assignment Information TurnitinTM TurnitinTM enabledThis assignment will be submitted to TurnitinTM. Instructions Purpose This assignment helps you practice recognizing grief and loss in later adulthood and responding with appropriate counseling support rather than assumptions or timelines. Instructions You will be provided with a fictional scenario involving an older adult experiencing one or more losses. Identify the type or types of loss present in the scenario. Explain how these losses may affect the individual emotionally and psychologically. Discuss whether the response described reflects normal grief or raises concern for complicated grief. Describe one counseling approach or supportive strategy that would be appropriate in this situation. You are not expected to diagnose. Focus on understanding, ethical awareness, and supportive response. Submission Requirements 1 page (not including title page and reference page) Double-spaced APA 7th Edition format Minimum of 2 Peer Reviewed references (within the last 10 years) Microsoft Word document only (No google docs, PDFs, etc.) Times New Roman, 12-point font Use headings for clarity No diagnosis required or expected Academic Integrity and AI Use AI tools may be used to help clarify concepts or organize ideas. AI may not be used to write this assignment for you. All submitted work must reflect your own thinking and professional reasoning. Include the following statement at the end of your submission: I used AI as a learning aid, not as the author of this assignment.