Grief and Loss on Cultural differences presented by Edna Isiorho, RN, MSEd & Dr. S. A. Isiorho
Africa
Nigeria Accessed Dec. 16http:// Accessed Dec. 16, 2004
–Oba of Benin Nigeria is a country of 150 Million People plus, with more than 250 Languages
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Shock Church Family & Friend Job Weather Cultural shock –Respect –Food –Clothing –Etiquette
Results of Separation Depression Travels Comparing notes with new parents Attending cooking lessons Garage sales Departmental sales Finance
Some Familiar Activities Independence Day End of year get-together Visitation Birthday Baby shower/naming ceremony Wedding Community service Involving children
People Daily Times Nov. 2003
People: Men’s head caps
Activities
What’s in a Name? Name identifies you Problems with names in ….. From Nigerian Guardian Dec. 16, 2004
Activities I
Activities II
Conclusion