Myths about Grief
True or False: Grief follows a predictable order of steps.
False
Name two of the three other life events besides a death which can qualify as causes of grief.
Divorce, Job Loss, Serious illness/loss of function
This emotion is often mistaken for weakness in grief.
What is crying?
Name two physical symptoms that can be a part of grief.
What is fatigue, headaches, stomachaches, sleep changes, etc.?
In the Disney movie “The Lion King,” what emotion does Simba struggle with after Mufasa dies?
What is Guilt and sadness? He blames himself and runs away from the pain.
This time period is a common myth of how long grief should last.
What is one year?
True or False: Grief can cause memory loss and "brain fog."
What is true?
Name two of the four main emotions people can experience in grief.
What are: anger, numbness, sadness, guilt
True or False: Grief affects the immune system.
True
This popular song written by Eric Clapton was written in memory of his son.
What is "Tears in Heaven?"
This model of grief states that there is an oscillation between loss oriented and restoration oriented processes.
What is the Dual Process Model of Grief?
True or False: Grief is something you just get over.
What is false?
Open reflection: No wrong or right answer. Talk about a emotion that surprised you in your grief journey.
Open share.
Name two mindfulness activities you can do to care for yourself as your grieve.
What are deep breathing, meditation, stretching, yoga, walking etc.?
Open Discussion: Name a movie, TV show, or song that helped you feel seen in your grief.
Answers vary.
You may opt out of this question: Name one myth you have personally encountered or believed about grief.
(Personal reflection) No right or wrong answer.
There are six realms of the range of grief symptoms. Name 3 of the 6.
What are physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, social, and spiritual?
Name two ways people might honor their lost loved ones.
What are memorials, rituals, photo collages, storytelling, writing/journaling, etc.
Why might your appetite change when you're grieving?
Grief affects stress and hormone levels which can cause a person to eat more or less than usual.
In the song, I will always love you," this actress and singer famously sings about loss and leaving someone behind.
Who is Whitney Houston? Also acceptable: Dolly Parton
A person must cry to experience grief. True or False
What is false? There is no "right" way to experience grief.
These two mental health disorders often co-occur with grief.
What is depression and anxiety?
Name two benefits of talking about grief and how it an foster healing.
What are: it keeps their memory alive. affirms the relationship, processes emotions
This is the name of the physical chest pain some people feel after a deep loss, often described as "heartache."
What is broken heart syndrome?
In the movie “Bambi,” what tragic event does Bambi experience that shapes his grief journey?
What is the loss of his mother?