The main components of the model that are difficult to apply in social work practice are
the loss-oriented stressors and restoration-oriented stressors. The main component of the model
which is difficult to apply is how to manage the loss-oriented stressor since they are directly
linked to the traumatic event or death. These include yearning, crying, denial, anger, and
avoidance of the restoration activities. The second difficult is the dynamic nature of grief
management since grieving individuals display differing or fluctuating intensity of sadness and
emotions. Thirdly, grieving is an active process as depicted by loss-oriented stressors that entail
crying and thus it is difficult to respond to the situation using passive approaches. Accordingly,
the accompanying adjustments outlined in responding to restoration-oriented stressor
management are sometimes difficult to cope with. For instance, it might be difficult to initiate
new tasks, new income sources, and new habits during the grieving period (Stroebe and Schut,
1999, p 211).
I anticipate the above challenges since the grieving process and nature is unique to each
individual and is influenced by broad cultural and social factors. The challenges are imminent
since economic factors like adequate income or presence of life insurance policy might affect the
intensity of the feelings of sadness and impact on the ability to start new things like new hobbies
(Zisook & Shear, 2013, p 252). I anticipate the challenge since communication in hospice care is
important in transiting through the stages and helping an individual recover from the situation.
The absence of proper communication with the client might affect the ability to confront the loss.
I anticipate the challenge since human nature is wired towards denial which might be
overwhelming and can require an individual to seek a second option since sense of disbelief is
usually psychologically damaging (Stroebe and Schut, 1999, p 205).
Another reason why the challenges exist is the fear of unknown since a grieving
individual will naturally exhibit a fear of devoting self to cause since an individual will always
fear whether they will live enough to witness a major event or finish a cause (Shier & Graham,
2011, p 40). I also anticipate the challenges since depression is associated with a loss of interest
by the client as one will always feel uncomfortable with the loss. For instance, there might be
loss of income for the dependants or loss of hobbies (Stroebe and Schut, 1999, p 199).
Accordingly, the presence of other supportive people such as many family members or children
of the grieving individual may reduce the likelihood of denial or depression due to supportive
care offered by the other family members.