What is Grief?
What is grief?
A feeling we have when we lose someone or something important
Name one big feeling people might have when grieving
Sad, mad, confused, scared
Can we control other people's feelings?
No! But we can control how WE react to other people's feelings
What is a support system?
People who help and care about you
Name one coping skill
Deep breathing, drawing, talking, taking a break
True or False: Grief only means feeling sad
False, you may feel sad or some other emotion when experiencing grief!
True or False: It’s okay to feel happy sometimes even if you’re grieving
True! Our emotions can be all over the place, do not feel bad if they are up and down!
Name one thing you CAN control
Name one person you can go to for help
What is one thing you can say to yourself when you feel upset?
“I can handle this,” “I’m not alone,” etc.
Name one situation (besides death) that can cause grief
Moving away, losing a pet, losing a friendship, etc.
What can you do when your feelings feel REALLY big?
Use coping skills, take a break, talk to someone
Name one thing you CANNOT control
Other people, what already happened (the past), Loss
Why is it helpful to talk to someone when you’re grieving?
Helps you feel less alone and feel supported
Act it out! Show us a coping skill without talking
(Students guess)