NN21 Business and Events Management : About Physical Conditions

The report provides the information related to the response of the group in relation to t he significant life event.  The report is based on the life event of Marie who is facing depression due to the death of her husband.

The report provides the role of the friends, family and organizations in dealing with the significant life changing event. The recommendations and conclusions are given at the end of the report

Introduction

 Supporting an individual through a significant life changing event is very important as that is the only time when they required extreme support and guidelines. This report provides information related to the events of life on an individual and how he/she reacts. It further evaluates responses of various groups during the time of crises. It gives a special preference to health and social care organization to provide support to individual under crises (Glasby, 2017).

Impact of significant life events on individuals and their social networks

In the preset given case Marie is undergoing depression which is caused due to the death of her husband. This incident was a significant life changing event in her life. All these life changing event have different type of impact in their life. Because the death of her husband Marie is upset and undergoing a critical mental and physical condition. One of the physical conditions seen is loss of appetite that is a common resultant of life changing event. A patient doesn’t feel like consuming food under such a situation. There is serious issue with the hygiene of the person undergoing life changing event (Graham, 2009).

Such events can cause mental illness which is seen in his/her behavior. They feel disturbed and irritated due to any situation. Stress is the most common symptom seen in the patient. As per the case study Marie is facing a lot of pressure because she saw her husband dying. This event is causing a lot of mental pressure to her.  These events have a significant impact on the social life of a person.  A person undergoing such a change tries to distance themselves from the society. Marie was previously a fun loving and outgoing person. She has left her job and spends most of her time in home (Australia, 2016). This indicate that such events caused a serious impact on her Physical, psychological and social life (Munn-Giddings and winter, 2013).

Possible group responses 

In case of misery one requires support from the external world. They can receive support from wide number of people and group with the same concept. There are different types of groups one can rely upon in order to gain support. It is important for the individuals undergoing the life changing event to get a proper support (Rollnick, Miller, Butler and Aloia, 2008).

There are different ways through which a person can extend support to the person undergoing significant life event.  Folks plays a major role by supporting the individual undergoing crises with daily chores, shopping and other activities. They can assist by staying with the individual for a while; this will create a sense of assurance. In the given case study Marie is receive support from her parents. She is staying with them and trying to get over her husband’s death (Moss, 2015).

In the same manner friends and colleagues play an important role in getting over a significant life event? Colleagues can support in term of work and can come over coffee that will provide relief to her. They can contribute in terms of financial and emotional help.  Similarly, religious groups and community help in building faith of the person. Marie has lost faith and it is essential under this situation to develop it so that she can start her life once again (Cohen, 2004).

Effectiveness of organizational policies and procedures

Organizational policies play a significant role in providing support.  These organizations help in developing a high quality standard in order to provide healthcare function.  In case of death of the person it is the aim of the hospital to provide proper assistance to the individual. The employees of these units are helpful and caring to the family and relatives (Schwarzer, 2000).

When a person dies the person closely attached to them undergo significant life changing event. They aim to provide proper health care in order to manage the life of the closest person. It is stated that the employee of such organization should be supportive and caring (Kendler, ET a 2010).

These hospital units have to provide major services to people in order to get over the loss they have been through. They have to take effective measures to ensure that the data and information should not be leaked to the third party. In case of mental illness it is the responsibility of the hospital to keep a proper care that the information is not disclosed to a third person (Munn-Giddings and winter, 2013).  Marie is facing depression due to the accident of her husband. All she need under this situation is support from the hospital so that she can get over the situation.

How other in the social network can support 

In death of a person the family, friends and relatives are the one who get mostly affected through it. Supporting a person undergoing a crucial life situation causes breakdown in terms of physical, emotional and physical being. It is seen that people tend to reduce consumption of food and try to switch to bad habits. According to them these habits are the easiest way to get over loss.  There is a need to create a proper support system in order to help people undergoing life changing event (Graves, 2009).

One method is to constantly interacting with the individual. This will help the person to get over the loss. The best way to reduce the pain and agony is to keep a constant interaction with the person undergoing pain. This will help in reducing the impact of the loss to some extent. By doing this the person can get back to normal life in few days. It is easy to restrain the person to a normal position. This is not only the duty of the individual but the hospitals to provide psychiatric help to the person in order to get over the situation. In certain situation the bereaved person doesn’t receive ample of help which lead to major breakdown.

Appropriateness of external support mechanism

The support can be extended from any person who helps the person in overcoming the situation. There are two types of organizations that help in providing support to the individual

• Internal organization
• External organization

One of the most important external organizations is beyond blue Support Service. The organization is known to cure the people undergoing depression anxiety. They provide proper care to the patient by bringing positive change in their life (Bosticco and Thompson, 2005). This organization is suitable for Marie to bring positive change in her life.

Possible organizational responses

It is necessary for the health care unit to provide support not only to all who are undergoing significant life changing event but to employee as well. There are multiple ways through which support can be extended. One way is to offer proper counseling session that will provide them with an opportunity to express themselves. This practice will motivate them to get over the loss in a simple manner.

Recommendations and Conclusions

It is essential to provide support to those who are experiencing significant life changing event.  It is recommended that the organization body should provide with effective services so that the patient can get over the empty space in life. It is critical to provide help to the people by ensuring a regular support. By keeping a consistent support the problems faced by the people can be resolved.

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