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@article{184939,
        author = {RIFANA MURSHEEN and dr. evangeline supriya},
        title = {“Bereavement and Mental Health”: A daughter-in-law's path to Grief Therapy, A case study on coping strategies in a bereaved individual},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {4061-4066},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184939},
        abstract = {This case study explores the psychological impact of sudden bereavement and the therapeutic journey of a 47-year-old married woman coping with the unexpected loss of her mother-in-law. The participant, a working professional with a close and affectionate bond with her mother-in-law, experienced profound grief marked by guilt, shock, denial, and regret following the death. These emotions led to significant disturbances in her psychological, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning, including withdrawal, low self-worth, and disrupted sleep and eating patterns.
Therapeutic intervention was provided using an integrative approach. Guided imagery, rooted in psychodynamic principles, was employed to address unresolved guilt and looping thoughts. Psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family counseling facilitated restructuring of maladaptive cognitions, restoration of interpersonal relationships, and improved emotional regulation. Mindfulness practices and relapse prevention strategies further enhanced coping, self-acceptance, and resilience.
Findings highlight that a culturally sensitive, multi-modal therapeutic approach can effectively reduce grief symptoms, promote recovery, and restore adaptive functioning in individuals experiencing sudden familial loss. This case study contributes to the limited literature on grief therapy within the Indian cultural context, particularly among middle-aged women, and underscores the importance of tailored interventions that address emotional, cognitive, and relational dimensions of bereavement.},
        keywords = {Grief Counselling, Sudden, Bereavement, mindfulness, Case study, cultural Context.},
        month = {September},
        }