Stages of Change
This stage is when someone is getting ready and making a plan to change
Preparation
Saying something nice about yourself is called giving yourself this.
A compliment
These are actions that help you calm down when you feel overwhelmed.
Coping skills
Myth or Fact: Grief can come and go in waves
Fact
This expectation involves maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude toward both yourself and others in the group setting
Respect others and yourself (don't talk down to others)
This is the stage where a person is not yet thinking about making a change
Precontemplation
This is something you’re good at or proud of
A strength
This type of breathing can help calm your nervous system
Deep breathing
Myth or Fact: ‘Staying busy all the time will heal grief
Myth
This guideline is based on the idea that personal disclosures made in group are not shared outside of it, helping to create a safe environment
Confidentiality or the Vegas Rule
This stage can happen when someone returns to an old behavior.
Relapse
This is what you set to protect your time and energy
Boundaries
This happens when your mind replays a traumatic event suddenly.
Flashback
True or False: Avoiding grief completely can sometimes make it last longer or feel more intense later
True
This communication skill involves taking ownership of one’s thoughts and feelings by framing statements from a personal perspective rather than speaking for others
Speak using "I" statements
This is the stage where a person is actively making changes in their behavior
Action
When you notice and challenge negative thoughts, you are doing this
Reframing
After trauma, the body may stay on high alert. This is called this response
Fight, flight, or freeze (fawn)
True or False: Two people who experience the same loss will grieve in very similar ways
False
This structure is used to ensure fair participation by preventing interruptions and establishing a clear order for speaking
Raising your hand / one person speaking at a time / no crosstalk
Avoiding triggers and building routines helps in this stage
Maintenance
When you try again after failing, you are showing this
Resilience
This is when something reminds you of a past trauma and brings up strong feelings
Trigger
True or False: Strong support systems can play a role in how someone experiences grief.
True
This set of expectations includes regulating both verbal expression and behavioral readiness, such as managing language use, adhering to scheduled times, and maintaining engagement throughout the session.
Being mindful of language, punctuality, and group participation norms