Grief
deep sadness experienced after someone dies
What is depression?
feeling extremely sad over a long period of time an losing interest in activities you once enjoyed.
What is the 5 senses excercise?
5 things we can see, 4 things we can hear, 3 things we can touch, 2 things we can smell, and 1 thing we can taste.
feeling
Is it okay to talk about grief, depression, and death?
Yes- it is very healthy to talk about these things. It can be very helpful to talk about your feelings and ask any questions you might have around these topics.
Does everyone experience grief?
Yes, everyone will experience grief at different points throughout their life. Some people with experience it earlier than others.
What are some ways to deal with depression?
Talk to an adult, eat healthy foods, go to therapy, get sleep, get exercise
When might someone need to use a coping skill?
Whenever they are feeling overwhelmed, sad, angry, or anxious.
"I am having a horrible day." Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
Thought
Can people die from depression?
Yes- people can die from depression if it does not get taken care of. It's always good to talk to others about how you are feeling, otherwise feelings will get stuck inside of us and have nowhere to go.
What are some common feelings people experience after grief?
sadness, anger, guilt, regret, confusion
What are some physical feelings associated with depression?
feeling sick or extremely tired
What are some examples of coping skills?
Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, 5 senses exercise
I am going to skip school today- is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
Behavior
What are some examples of fight, flight, and freeze?
Fight (yelling at someone, getting angry at someone)
Flight (running away from the problem, not dealing with the problem)
Freeze (not moving, staying stuck or staying sad)
Is it normal to feel sad after grief?
Yes! It is very normal to feel sad after someone dies. However, if you are sad all of the time or if you can't stop being sad, then it is important to talk to a trusted adult about your feelings.
What are some feelings someone experiences whenever they are depressed?
sadness, hopelessness, feeling unworthy, being easily annoyed
What is square breathing. (Show an example)
Breathing using a square technique. (Take one deep inhale, pause exhale, pause, inhale, pause..etc)
Do your thoughts control your feelings and behavior?
Yes- if you have negative or low thoughts then your feelings will also be low, which will make you act differently. If your thoughts are positive or happy, then your feelings will be more positive, which will also impact how you behave.
Will you always know when someone is feeling depressed?
No- sometimes it can be really hard to tell if someone is depressed. A lot of times, people who are depressed will act like nothing is wrong. It can be very confusing.
What are the stages of grief?
Shock, denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, acceptance
How might someone act whenever they are feeling depressed?
They might have low energy or no motivation. They may not care about things and have trouble focusing.
What are coping skills?
Methods or strategies someone can use to deal with stressful situations
What is the difference between a thought feeling and behavior?
A thought is something you think in your head. A feeling is an emotion you feel in your heart or body. And a behavior is something you do or an action that happens as a result of thoughts and feelings.
What is fight, flight, and freeze?
It's your body's alarm system/ way of dealing with stress.