Grief and Death Jeopardy

Feelings

100

What might kids feel like after someone they love dies? 

They might feel sad, depressed, relieved, shocked, confused, angry, or lonely. All these emotions and more are normal for kids to feel after losing someone they love. 

200

How might kids act after losing someone they love? 

They might have feelings of shock or numbness, a hard time falling or staying asleep, a loss of appetite, feel restless, a hard time concentrating, act out, say mean things, act younger, or many other things. There is not one-way kids act after losing someone they love. 

300

What types of people pass away? 

All types. People who pass away can include friends, parents, children, grandparents, teachers, brothers, sisters, and pets. 

400

What types of worries do kids have after someone they love passes away? 

Lots of kids might worry about what will happen to them, how this might change their life, if it was their fault, or what happens to the person they love. 

500

What are some things that a kid could do if they wanted to get help after someone they love passes away? 

Kids could tell a trusted adult, talk to a friend, tell a teacher, or talk to a therapist.

Facts

100

What is death? 

The end of the life of a person or organism. 

200

What is grief? 

Grief is the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connected to the loss of something important. Most often it is when someone we love dies. 

300

How many people die every year? 

About 56 million people. Death is a normal part of our life cycle. 

400

How many kids lose a parent? 

About 1 out of 20 kids lose one or both parents by the age of 15. 

500

True or False: If a kid ignores the feelings after losing someone they love the feelings will go away and they will feel better. 

False. It is important that kids feel their feelings and are allowed to express their feelings after someone they love dies. It is an important part of the healing process for kids and allows them to develop a healthy grieving process. 

Stages of Grief

100

What is the first stage of grief? 

• Denial: During the first stage, the reality of the loss is questioned. A person might believe there was some sort of mistake, such as a mixup, or an incorrect diagnosis.

200

What is the second stage of grief? 

• Anger: Those who are grieving may begin to cast blame, ask questions like "Why me?", or become angry with the deceased. 

300

What is the third stage of grief? 

• Bargaining: The individual may attempt to bargain as a way to avoid the cause of grief. For example, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, they might plead: "I will eat healthier, I'll quit smoking, and I'll do everything right if I can just get better."

400

What is the fourth stage of grief? 

• Depression: During the fourth stage, the grieving enter a period of depression. They may lose motivation for living, isolate themselves, and enter mourning.

500

What is the fifth and last stage of grief?

• Acceptance: The individual comes to accept the loss, although there may still be pain. During this stage there is a sense of calm, and a resumption of normal life activities.