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aggression
behaviors intended to harm or assert dominance over others
anger
subjective, emotional state characterized by antagonism toward someone or something perceived as causing harm or offense
assisted dying
intentionally ending a life to prevent further pain and suffering
burnout
state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion often associated with feelings of cynicism and detachment from work
compassion fatigue
decreased capacity for empathy over time due to repeated exposure to traumatic events or losses
complicated grief
type of grief characterized by prolonged and intense mourning
de-escalation
recognizing early signs of agitation or aggression, such as changes in a client’s body language, tone of voice, or behavior to prevent an escalating situation from becoming harmful or violent by reducing the intensity and reestablishing communication with the individual involved
disenfranchised grief
type of grief that is not openly acknowledged or socially supported
emotional abuse
(also: psychological abuse) involves a person subjecting or exposing another individual to behavior that can result in psychological trauma
emotional dysregulation
inability to manage or appropriately express emotions
grief
natural emotional response to loss
loss
actual or perceived deprivation of someone or something valued, leading to an experience of grief
physical abuse
intentional use of physical force that results in injury, pain, or impairment
psychological abuse
(also: emotional abuse) involves a person subjecting or exposing another individual to behavior that can result in psychological trauma
restraint
technique where physical or mechanical means restrict a client’s movement
seclusion
confining a client in a room from which the client cannot freely exit
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