True or False
There is a right way to deal with the loss of a loved one.
FALSE. There is NO right way!
"This can't be happening to me."
DENIAL
What are three things you can do to take care of yourself?
Eating your daily meals, showering and practicing hygiene, getting enough sleep
What are three different ways we react to our grief?
Emotional, Physical and Spiritual
The grieving process for me should be the same as my family member's/friend's.
FALSE. It is different for every single person even if you are experiencing the same loss.
"I am too sad to do anything."
DEPRESSION
Name three ways you can acknowledge your grief.
Ex) write your feelings in a journal, talk to someone, do things that make you happy
What is an example of a spiritual reaction?
Questioning their belief and faith.
Grief is a process, not a task.
TRUE
"I am at peace with what happened."
ACCEPTANCE
What are three ways you can support someone who is experiencing a loss?
Ex) Give them space, spend more time with them, listen to them
What is an example of an emotional reaction?
Feeling depressed or having crying outbursts
Grief can only happen in steps.
FALSE. Grief is more of a rollercoaster; your grief process can have peaks and dips.
"Why is this happening? Who is to blame?"
ANGER
Name two dangerous coping mechanisms that can be damaging to your health and safety?
Drugs, Alcohol, Reckless Behavior
How can grief affect your every day life?
You may find it difficult to take care of your basic needs.
Ex: eating, showering etc.
If I don't talk about my loss and pretend it's not there, I will feel better.
FALSE. In order for you to work through your grief, you have to ACKNOWLEDGE that it EXISTS.
BARGAINING
Who can help prevent grief from growing out of control?
Family, Friends, Therapist, Grief Support Group
What are some ways one may feel when they experience grief.
Intense feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, isolation etc.