| Abstract |
The journey of growth following trauma represents a complex process of finding meaning following loss. Post-intentional phenomenological reflexion on a bereavement experience and collaborative autoethnography provide avenues for continued evolution, multiple meanings, and becoming. This investigation draws from a collaborative autoethnography created during a family bereavement experience. A researcher participant and her family reflect on the loss of a family member one year after his death. This reflection of posttraumatic growth offers themes of healing and continued relationship after a death. Findings include a creative representation of themes in a post-intentional letter. KEYWORDS: Complicated bereavement posttraumatic growth post-reflexion grief collaborative autoethnography creativity in counseling |
| Authors |
Tina L. Nirk   , Amanda C. DeDiego , Lay-nah Blue Morris-Howe , Angela M. Jaime , Michael M. Morgan , Lindsey Nichols
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| Journal Info |
Taylor & Francis | Journal of Creativity in Mental Health , pages: 1 - 19
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| Publication Date |
9/26/2023 |
| ISSN |
1540-1383 |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
closed
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2023.2254682 |
| Keywords |
Bereavement (Score: 0.533859) , Suicide Bereavement (Score: 0.518214)
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