What is the focus of at-need counseling?

At-need counseling is specifically oriented towards providing immediate assistance to families who are dealing with the death of a loved one. This type of counseling focuses on helping these families navigate the process of selecting funeral services and making arrangements in the midst of their grief. Since this situation arises right after a death occurs, the counseling aims to address the urgent needs families have regarding the logistics of the funeral services, understanding their options, and facilitating the decision-making process during a difficult emotional time.

Planning for future needs, long-term emotional support, and general grief counseling are aspects of care that may be considered during pre-need arrangements or subsequent follow-up services but do not align with the immediate needs faced by families during at-need counseling. The priority here is to ensure that families have the support and information needed to make timely and appropriate decisions regarding funeral arrangements.