What is Grief
What is Grief?
Natural strong emotions that occur after a major loss. ie: parent, friend, sibling, etc.
Define Coping Skills.
Skills that a person uses to reduce unpleasant emotions.
Is it natural to have symptoms of grief?
Yes!
Everyone experiences grief in the same way.
FALSE
What is a grief reaction?
How you react when you have a major loss.
Is isolating yourself from society a healthy or unhealthy coping strategy?
Unhealthy
Name 1 emotion related to grief and loss.
Any answer: sadness, anxiousness, anger, guilt, irritability, fear, disbelief etc.
It is normal to grieve for a long time
TRUE: some people grieve for up to 6 years. It takes time to adapt to your new loss and continue on with the new process of life.
What is anticipatory grief vs. sudden loss?
Anticipatory grief: preparation for a death due to a prolonged illness/ condition.
Sudden loss: unexpected and sudden death; fatal accident or other tragedy
Name 2 or more Coping strategies.
Any: mindfulness, grounding, distraction, crisis planning, emotional awareness, and self- soothing
Name 1 behavioral change that happens when grieving.
The pain will go away faster if you ignore it.
FALSE
When does grief become complicated?
Long term grieving; ongoing heightened state of mourning that keeps you from mourning.
Name self-care practices that can help someone cope while grieving?
Any answer: creating a bedtime routine, eating a balanced diet, engaging in physical activity, fining hobbies
How can you help someone who is grieving?
Any answer: prepare meals, send cards/flowers, provide childcare, do house chores, offer transportation, etc.
Therapy is a healthy way to cope with a loss.
TRUE: A therapist can help you understand your grieving process by providing information and support.
What are the 5 stages of grief? In order...
1. Denial. 2. Anger. 3. Bargaining
4. Depression. 5. Acceptance
What kinds of supports can help with coping after a loss?
Counseling, grief support groups, friends and family, community organizations
How does grief affect your body?
Any answer: chest pain, sleep quantity and quality, appetite, digestion, heart health, decreased function of the immune system, etc
One loss triggers a lot more losses.
TRUE: Having a loss may also come with losses in daily routines, relationships, finances. etc.