Mental Health Mapping in the Funeral Home
FPPS is hoping to help map mental health impacts to the various job duties and responsibilities of funeral service professionals across Canada. To do this we have used the BAO Professional Competency Profile (found here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://thebao.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BAO-Funeral-Sector-Professional-Competency-Profiles.pdf) Please take a moment to complete the mapping survey.
Part 1: Demographics
Province/Territory
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Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Community Setting
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Urban
Suburban
Rural/Remote
Work Sector
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Funeral Services
Care of Deceased
Transfer Services
Cemetery
Cremation
Celebrant
Administration
Student/Apprentice
Age Brackets
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18-25
26-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and over
Gender Identity
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Male
Female
Non Binary
Transgender
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Sexual & Gender Orientation
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Heterosexual
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Part 2: Mapping Mental Health to Professional Competencies
FPPS is attempting to map mental health to the various competencies of BAO competency profile found here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://thebao.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BAO-Funeral-Sector-Professional-Competency-Profiles.pdf Instructions: Please click off the appropriate mental health impact (check all that apply) for the specific competency area. In relation to the competency, while performing the competency, as a result of the competency, have you ever experienced the following?
Competency 1:
Communication and Responsiveness: The needs of the legal represenatitive(s) of the deceased and the bereaved are fulfilled through effective communication skills in a supportive atmosphere.
Competency 1: In relation to the competency, while performing the competency, and/or as a result of the competency, have you ever experienced the following?
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Check all that apply:
Anxiety
Depression
Empathy Loss
Emotional Dissonance (Faking your emotions)
Guilt
Sadness
Irritability
Numbness
Hopelessness
Dread
Avoidance (Families)
Flashbacks
Poor Concentration
Cynicism
Social Withdrawal
Fatigue
Chest Tightness
Headaches
Sleep Loss
No mental health impact
Competency 2: Care of the Deceased
The Care and the handling of the deceased is consistent with accepted principles and sound practices of the profession and the direction of the legal representative(s) of the deceased.
In relation to the competency, while performing the competency, and/or as a result of the competency, have you ever experienced the following?
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Check all that apply:
Fear
Revulsion/Disgust
Nervousness
Moral Distress
Identification (Picturing loved ones)
Death Anxiety
Hyper-vigilance
Panic
Apathy
Intrusive Images
Nightmares
Obsessive Checking
Detachment
Task Fixation
Stomach Pains
Back Pain
Muscle Tension
Appetite Changes
Somatic Distress
No mental health impact
Competency Area 3: Disposition, Services, and Rituals
Disposition, funeral services and visitation are arranged and directed effectively and professionally, consistent with the direction of the legal representative(s) and sensitive to the needs of the bereaved.
In relation to the competency, while performing the competency, and/or as a result of the competency, have you ever experienced the following?
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Check all that apply:
Burnout
Resentment
Frustration
Anger
Short Temper
"Cold" Feelings
Overwhelmed
Loneliness
Disinterest
Low Motivation
Forgetfulness
Decision Fatigue
Work-Life Conflict
Chronic Exhaustion
Adrenal Fatigue
Leg/Foot Pain
Rapid Heartbeat
Immune Weakness
No mental health impact
Competency Area 4: Business Practice & Organizational Climate
All aspects of business operations are carried out in a legal, ethical, effective, safe and efficient manner and effective community relations are maintained.
In relation to the competency, while performing the competency, and/or as a result of the competency, have you ever experienced the following?
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Check all that apply:
Stigma (Feeling judged)
Insecurity
Regulatory Anxiety
Hostility (Internal)
Humiliation
Disrespect
Cynicism (Toward firm)
Hyper-focus on Errors
Procrastination
Lack of Trust
Rumination
Sensory Stress (Odors/Noise)
Eye Strain
Jaw Clenching
Shallow Breathing
No mental health impact
Competency Area 5: Professionalism & Personal Preservation
Conduct is consistent with the principles and accepted standards of practice of the profession at all times.
In relation to the competency, while performing the competency, and/or as a result of the competency, have you ever experienced the following?
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Check all that apply:
Impostor Syndrome
Career Regret
Hopelessness
Help-seeking Shame
Isolation
Difficulty Prioritizing
Mental Fog
Peer Withdrawal
Neglecting Self-Care
Professional Apathy
General Malaise
Neglected Health
Substance Use
Weight Fluctuations
No mental health impact
Part 3: Protective Factors
Are you currently utilizing (or have you utilized) any of the following?
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Peer Support
Professional Therapy
Internal Task Rotation
Managing/Adjusting Emotion (Working to feel what you must show)
Critical Debriefing at Work
EAP Services
Survey Disclaimer: This survey is intended for research purposes only. Your responses will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of this study.
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