TEAR Model of Grief
What does the “T” in TEAR stand for?
What is “To accept the reality of the loss”?
What is one healthy coping skill for managing grief?
What is talking to someone, journaling, exercising, or meditating?
What is self-care?
What is any activity that supports physical, emotional, or spiritual well-being?
What is one way to honor a loved one’s memory?
What is lighting a candle, sharing stories, or creating a tribute?
What does hope mean to you?
Accept all personal definitions.
Name one way someone might “Experience the pain” of grief.
What is crying, journaling, talking to others, or attending therapy?
Name a physical activity that can help build resilience.
What is walking, yoga, dancing, or swimming?
Name one self-care activity that helps with emotional wellness.
What is therapy, meditation, journaling, or talking with a friend?
Name a creative activity that helps preserve memories.
What is scrapbooking, writing letters, or making art?
Name a symbol that represents hope in grief.
What is a butterfly, sunrise, candle, or rainbow?
What does “Adjusting to a new environment” look like after a loss?
What is learning to live without the person, taking on new roles, or adapting routines?
How does journaling support emotional healing?
What is helping process emotions, track progress, and release thoughts?
Why is self-compassion important in grief?
What is it allows space for healing, reduces guilt, and promotes acceptance?
How can storytelling help in grief?
What is keeping memories alive, processing emotions, and connecting with others?
How can peer support foster healing?
What is offering validation, shared experience, and emotional safety?
How can “Reinvesting in the new reality” be a sign of healing?
What is engaging in new relationships, hobbies, or goals while honoring the loss?
What is the difference between coping and avoiding?
What is coping involves facing emotions, while avoiding suppresses or ignores them?
How can boundaries support self-care during bereavement?
What is protecting energy, saying no, and choosing safe spaces?
What is a legacy project, and how can it support healing?
What is a meaningful creation that honors a loved one and fosters connection?
What does “healing doesn’t mean forgetting” mean?
What is you can move forward while still remembering and honoring your loved one?
Describe a personal example of moving through all four TEAR stages.
Encourage personal sharing; validate all responses.
Share a story of resilience from your own life or someone you admire.
Encourage storytelling and reflection.
Create a self-care plan for a difficult day.
Encourage participants to include rest, support, and soothing activities.
Design a ritual or tradition to remember someone special.
Encourage creativity and cultural sensitivity.
Share a moment when you felt hope after loss.
Encourage reflection and affirm all responses.