Question

The title of Rabbi Kushner's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, is an example of which of the following characteristics of bereavement support groups? a. Cohesiveness b. Altruism c. Guidance d. Existential issues e. Instillation of hope

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

Existential Issues or crises can b defined as moments in life when people began to wonder about their purpose, meaning, and value in life. This area has been studied by psychologist namely Kazimierz Dabrowski and Irvin D. Yalom.

The book titled "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" written by Rabbi Harold Kushner talks about the idea that why a good and loving God would allow evil to happen to good people. Kushner dedicated this book in the memory of his son who died at the age of 14 due to an incurable genetic disease.

So, the title of the book supports the characteristics of existential issues. Thus, the correct answer is option D.