Grief
Finish this sentence: Each persons grief is......
Unique, their own, and valid
What stage is this sound like?
I will get revenge on him for leaving me
Anger Stage
What type of grief is this?
•Most common type of grief/what to be expected in a typical course of grieving
•Symptoms include shock, disbelief, and denial in the immediate aftermath of the loss following by intense emotions and longing.
•People experiencing Normal/Common Grief often experience strong emotions but are able to carry on with their day-to-day functions.
•Emotions become manageable by 6 months and are resolved to some extent by 1-2 years.
About 50-85% of people experience
What is normal/common grief?
Give me 4 signs of healthy self-esteem
•Avoid dwelling on past negative experiences
•Believe you are equal to everyone else, no better and no worse
•Able to express your needs
•Feel confident
•Have a positive outlook on life
•Able to say “no”
•Able to identify your strengths and weaknesses and accept them.
•Able to set healthy boundaries
•Maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others
•Don't compare yourself to others
•Give compliments easily
•Celebrate your strengths and challenge your weaknesses
This emotional state varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage, according to the American Psychological Association.
What is anger?
`What is the definition of rejection?
What is the spurning of another's approval?
This type of therapy involves talking to a therapist to explore thoughts and behaviors and is often used for treating depression and anxiety. It is also beneficial for Substance Use Disorders.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
If someone is experiencing a panic attack, this breathing technique can help them calm down.
What is deep breathing?
This addiction is characterized by the compulsive use of substances like alcohol, cocaine, or opioids, despite the harmful effects.
What is a substance use disorder?
This British singer and songwriter, famous for her powerful voice and hits like "Someone Like You," has been very open about her struggles with anxiety and depression.
Who is Adel?
What are the 5 stages of grief?
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
What stage does this sound like?
After losing a loved one, someone might say:
“No, this can’t be real. I just talked to them yesterday—there’s no way they’re gone. Maybe the hospital made a mistake.”
Denial Stage
What type of grief is this?
•Grief that lasts longer than 6 months to a year
•May also experience symptoms of clinical depression, generalized anxiety, or PTSD.
Give me 4 signs of low self esteem
•You believe that others are better than you
•You may find expressing your needs difficult
•You focus on your weaknesses
•You frequently experience fear, self-doubt, and worry
•You may have a negative outlook on life
•Lack self-control
•You may have an intense fear of failure
•You may have trouble accepting positive feedback
•You may have trouble saying “no” and setting boundaries
•You may put other people’s needs before your own
•You may struggle with self-confidence
•Use negative words to describe yourself (fat, ugly, stupid, worthless, etc)
•Have low expectations for yourself
What are the 4 phases of forgiveness?
1. Uncovering phase
2. Decision phase
3. Work phase
4. Deepening phase
How is rejection traced back to early life experiences?
What is being excluded by peers or feeling unloved by caregivers. It can also be caused by traumatic experiences of rejection or abandonment in adolescence?
This type of medication is commonly prescribed to help individuals with depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. DOUBLE POINTS if you can name a medication.
What are SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)?
This national hotline is available 24/7 to support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)?
This is the most common addictive behavior in the world, where individuals feel compelled to gamble even when it leads to financial ruin.
What is a gambling disorder?
This famous comedian and actor, known for his stand-up and roles in The Mask and Ace Ventura, publicly opened up about his long battles with depression, which led to his eventual recovery.
Who is Jim Carrey?
Norma/Common, Anticipatory, Complicated/Prolonged, Distracted, Collective, Disenfranchised grief.
What stage does this sound like?
After a breakup:
“If I change and become a better person, maybe they’ll come back to me.”
Bargaining stage
What does type of grief is this?
•Grief with non-typical symptoms or symptoms that appear more intense or unusual to others.
May present with anger, unreasonable expectations of others, acting out in ways that may damage relationships, and a feeling of disconnection from the world
What is distorted grief?
•May be preoccupied with being perfect
•May focus on being always right
•May believe they cannot fail
•May believe they are more skilled or better than others
•May express grandiose ideas
•May grossly overestimate their skills and abilities.
•Praise yourself too much or expect others to do the same
•May become self-absorbed that you lose sight of others
Resentment can develop from three types of injury what are they? List 1, but double points if you can list them all.
What someone did to us, what they didn’t do, what they didn't do enough of.
Give me an example where rejection may arise
•Sharing one's 'addict' or 'in recovery' status with new acquaintances
•Asking for time off at work to participate in treatment
•Seeking amends from loved ones
•Admitting the extent of use to a partner
•Asking for help
•Setting boundaries or communicating needs with using family members or family members that do not fully understand addiction
This treatment involves the use of electrical currents to treat severe depression, particularly when other treatments have not been effective.
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
If a person expresses thoughts of self-harm or suicide, it’s important to do this first.
What is Seek immediate help from a mental health professional or call a crisis hotline?
This addiction involves compulsive engagement in activities such as checking or scrolling on social media, leading to negative impacts on personal relationships and productivity.
What is social media addiction?
This award-winning actor, known for his roles in The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain, spoke openly about his struggles with depression and his tragic death in 2008.
Who is Heath Ledger?
What are the 3 subtypes of complicated grief?
Double points if you can give an example of all 3
Chronic, delayed, absent
What stage of grief does this sound like?
After losing a loved one:
“What’s the point of anything anymore? They’re gone, and nothing will ever be the same.”
Depression Stage
What type of grief is this?
•Sometimes called "hidden grief", this type of grief isn't considered acceptable to express on a societal level.
What is disenfranchised grief?
Give me 2 ways to boost your self esteem
Talk to yourself positively
Don't compare yourself to others
Be assertive
Self affirmations
Participate in hobbies
Resentment often starts as anger but solidifies over time like this construction material.
What is concrete?
How should you respond to rejection?
Stay calm, see all sides, be patient
A therapeutic approach where individuals work in groups to share experiences and support each other in managing mental health issues.
What is Group Therapy?
This is the term for when someone experiences overwhelming stress or emotional strain in response to a traumatic event.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
This addiction is characterized by the excessive and unhealthy craving for food, often leading to overeating, obesity, and related health problems.
What is a food addiction?
This actor, famous for his role in The Matrix, has been an advocate for mental health awareness, openly discussing his struggles with depression and loneliness.
Who is Keanu Reeves
Give me 4 examples that may cause grief
Loss of a pet
Loss of a parent
Loss of a job
Moving
Graduating school
Loss of a goal or dream
Loss of financial security
Divorce or seperation
Loss of belongings
What stage of change does this sound like?
After a breakup:
“It still hurts sometimes, but I know the relationship wasn’t right for me. I’m ready to focus on myself and what’s next.”
Acceptance stage
What type of grief is this?
•Grief amongst a large group of people due to an event experienced by many.
•Symptoms may include shock, confusion, disbelief, or trouble concentrating.
What is collective grief?
How has your self-esteem impacted you?
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What is the difference between impulsivity and compulsivity?
Double points if you can give an example
Unlike spontaneity versus impulsivity, both compulsivity and impulsivity can be problematic. Impulsive behaviors are poorly planned, risky, and provide instant gratification, while causing problems in the long run. Compulsive behaviors, on the other hand, are repetitive, ritualistic, and aimed at gaining a sense of security in the moment but do little to advance a person’s long-term goals.
Ex. You feel extreme anxiety about germs, so you repeatedly wash your hands, even when they are already clean. You do this not because you want to but because you feel an overwhelming urge to reduce your anxiety.
Give me 2 examples how rejection can impact us
•Difficulty managing anger, hostility/aggression, or passive-aggressive communication
•Dependence on others for affirmation
•Defensive independence; this is a coping skill in which one craves acceptance but, in the face of potential rejection, adamantly denies this and rejects any offers for support
•Negative self-esteem; poor image of self, beliefs that one is unlovable or unworthy
•Negative self-adequacy; comparison to others and a feeling of inadequacy or incompetence
•Emotional instability
•Emotional unresponsiveness
•A negative worldview
In this type of therapy, your therapist will teach you breathing techniques to ease your anxiety when you think about what happened. Later, you'll make a list of the things you've been avoiding and learn how to face them, one by one. In another session, you'll recount the traumatic experience to your therapist, then go home and listen to a recording of yourself.
Double points if you can give me an example when this type of therapy is beneficial
What is Prolonged Exposure Therapy?
PTSD
When dealing with a person at risk of suicide, this is an essential action to ensure their safety.
What is Staying with them and removing any dangerous objects?
This type of addiction refers to the compulsive need to use substances like nicotine, which primarily affects the lungs and cardiovascular system.
What is a tobacco addiction?
This pop star, known for "Bad Romance," has been vocal about her struggles with mental health issues, including chronic pain and depression, and has used her platform to encourage mental health awareness.
Who is Lady Gaga