Loss
True or False: Grief hurts but it can be helpful
True! The grieving process often involves sadness, anger, lonliness, and other painful emotions. However, grieving can help you come to terms with the loss and move forward in your life while still cherishing your loved one.
What is grief?
Grief is the natural emotional response resulting from a significant loss - especially the death of a loved one.
Does everyone cope the same?
No.
What word does everyone spell wrong?
When you are grieving, who can you seek help from?
Family, friends, therapist
Can grief become too painful?
Yes. It can grow into something totally different, like depression or anxiety. Other times grief can take over a person's life. We call this complicated grief.
Crying is a healthy coping skill.
Yes. The activity of crying and expressing our sadness can help us heal.
What animal is always at a baseball game?
A bat
True or False: Moving on means forgetting about the loss.
You can continue to live your life have new experiences, and form new relationships, while continuing to love ther person you lost.
The grief process is the same for everyone.
False. Everyone deals with grief differently. People cry, laugh, busy themselves, throw up, or even feel numb.
Name 3 healthy coping skills
deep breaths, playing games, talking, nap, snack
Why did the M&M go to school?
It wanted to be a smartie
Name (2) Stages of Grief and give an example of each
Denial & Isolation
Anger
Depression
Acceptance
Bargaining
Some people recover quickly from grief.
True. Some people are able to recover quickly while others take their time.
True or false: it is important to take care of our body
True. Taking good care of your body will help you cope with emotions.
Why did the golfer change his pants?
Name 2 healthy ways to cope with grief and (2) unhealthy ways to cope with grief. What are some things that you did to help you cope with the loss?
the answers may differ but some healthy ways are:
- journal
- talk about it with someone that you trust
- listen to music
- think positive thoughts
Unhealthy:
- take your anger out on people around you
- fighting with others
Once you accept that a loved one has died, you are done grieving.
False. Even after resolving intense emotions after the loss of a loved one, we might still feel sad. We just learn ways to cope.
Journaling is a healthy way to cope.
True. It can be helpful to write down your thoughts, feelings.
What's the best way to catch a mouse?
Have someone throw it at you