The inner experience of loss
What is grief?
Excessive crying
What is sadness?
This stage is expressed through sadness, worrying and loss of interest.
What is depression?
How do you cope with denial
Tell me about a time you had to move/relocate?
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A state of being deprived or without something
What is a loss?
Excessive worrying.
What is anxiety?
This stage causes unbelief. It is also the immediate shock when experiencing loss.
What is denial?
Tell me about a time when an important event was cancelled?
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To feel or express sorrow or grief over
What is mourning?
Unable to feel any emotion.
What is numbness?
This stage is expressed towards loved ones, strangers or even the person that is deceased.
What is anger?
How do you cope with sadness
Tell me about a time when you tried to find meaning when you lost someone.
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These are skills you can use when experiencing grief
What are coping skills?
Feeling by yourself
What is loneliness or isolation?
This stage may have us question ourselves, "was there something that we could have done differently to change the outcome?"
What is bargaining?
What coping skill works best for you?
Tell me about a time where you felt afraid after you lost someone.
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This is a group that can help you navigate through your experiences of grief and loss
What is support/therapy group?
Feeling that you will not overcome this situation.
What is hopelessness?
This stage happens when we know we have to readjust to the loss of that person.
What is acceptance?
Why should we use coping skills?
Tell me about a time when you felt angry when you lost someone.
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