What is Grief?
What is grief?
Grief is the natural response to loss. It affects your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and physical health. Grief is unique to each person and doesn't follow a timeline, and the feelings can resurface throughout life
What are some ways you can support someone who is low and depressed?
Give them space. Spend time with them. Listen to them. Be patient.
Name a couple of symptoms of grief
Shock, Disbelief, Sadness, Guilt, Anger, Fear, Lonely, Denial, Physical symptoms, etc
Besides talking about your feelings, what are other ways you can express your feelings to others.
Drawing, writing, playing music, role playing, and your showing body language.
The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief will be.
False, there is no measurement of intensity for loss. Any loss can be intense depending on the person.
What are the 5 stage of grief?
1) denial 2) acceptance 3) anger 4) depression 5) bargaining
Why should you let others help you and give you support, and what can the effects of not letting them help you be?
You could be more sad or depressed because your holding everything in, the more people you tell and the more you let it out the easier it will be for you.
Name places in the body where someone might feel their feelings
head, heart, neck, chest, arms, shoulders, eyes, mouth, stomach, fingers
How long does grief last?
Grief does not end. It changes and occur less often and less intensely, but occurs from time to time in grief bursts.
Can therapy help getting through grief and loss?
True
A therapist can help you understand your grieving process by providing information and support.
What can cause grief?
Tips for coping with grief
Turn to friends and family members, Draw comfort from your faith, Join a support group, Talk to a therapist or grief counselor, grief journal, going for a walk, taking a hot bath, reading, yoga, etc
What is a safe way to express angry feelings?
Physical activity (running, exercise, sports, jumping up and down); telling someone you trust; punching a pillow; screaming into a pillow; talking to a pet or stuffed animal.
What not to do when someone is grieving?
Interrupt them, judge them, laugh, spread rumors, or trying to "fix" their feelings.
Grief and mourning are the same experience.
False
Grief is the internal thoughts and feelings we experience when someone we love dies. Mourning, on the other hand, is taking the internal experience of grief and expressing it outside ourselves.
What is the difference between grief and depression?
Grief can be a roller coaster. It involves a wide variety of emotions and a mix of good and bad days.
Depression can be the feelings of sadness, loneliness, along with physical symptoms.
What’s a helpful thing you can say to yourself when you’re hurting?
“It’s okay to feel sad.” “I’m not alone.” “This feeling won’t last forever.” “I can talk to someone if I need to.” “It’s okay to cry.” “I’m doing the best I can.” “I’m strong, even when I feel weak.” “They’ll always be in my heart.” “I can take deep breaths to feel calm.” “I’m allowed to miss them.” “I’m loved, even when I’m hurting.” “I can feel sad and still be okay.” “It’s okay to ask for help." “I’m not broken — I’m healing.” “My feelings matter.”
What does it mean to be "laughing on the outside but crying on the inside?"
A person feels differently than they appear to others; not showing others how they really feel and look happy outside
If a friend's family member died, what advice would be helpful?
It's okay to talk about it; I understand how you feel; having fun is helpful; it won't feel like this forever
Grief should last about one year.
False
Everyone experiences grief differently including duration
Who can you talk to for grief?
Parent, teacher, caregiver, counselor, friends, support group, and faith leaders.
How do we celebrate someone after death?
Visit gravesite/memorial, memories, pictures, videos, do activities you shared, talk about them, prayer, lanterns, celebration of life, lighting a candle, shrine, write a letter, support a cause they supported, and much more.
Why do children sometimes hide their feelings?
Embarrassment; fear of how others will respond; no one to talk to; don't want to upset others or get in trouble
When someone is very sad or upset, they may not want to talk and withdraw from others. What should you do if someone you knew did this?
Offer help; offer to spend time with them; play together; hang out; suggest they talk to someone; give them something to comfort them
It is okay to cry when you are grieving.
True
It is a natural emotional response.