Mark is experiencing which type of LOSS, according to the LOSS Model?

• A. Loss of Reality
• B. Loss of Time
• C. Loss of Identity
• D. Loss of Control

Answer: (A)

Loss of Reality describes a crisis state where a person loses touch with what is real, often displaying distorted perceptions, delusions, or dissociation from the present environment. If Mark is reacting in ways that suggest he cannot ground himself in what is real—perceiving events or threats that aren’t actually present or misinterpreting surroundings—this aligns with Loss of Reality. In such a state, the safest and most effective response is to use calm, simple, concrete language, avoid arguing about what is real, and employ grounding techniques to help him reorient to the here and now. This differs from Loss of Time (confusion about the passage of time), Loss of Identity (threat to self-concept), or Loss of Control (inability to regulate actions or emotions).