Myths about Grief
Grief facts
Grief emotions
Grief and the body
Grief in Pop Culture
100

True or False: Grief follows a predictable order of steps.

False

100

Name two of the three other life events besides a death which can qualify as causes of grief.

Divorce, Job Loss, Serious illness/loss of function

100

This emotion is often mistaken for weakness in grief.

What is crying?

100

Name two physical symptoms that can be a part of grief.

What is fatigue, headaches, stomachaches, sleep changes, etc.?

100

In the Disney movie “The Lion King,” what emotion does Simba struggle with after Mufasa dies?

What is Guilt and sadness? He blames himself and runs away from the pain.

200

This time period is a common myth of how long grief should last.

What is one year?

200

True or False: Grief can cause memory loss and "brain fog."

What is true?

200

Name two of the four main emotions people can experience in grief.

What are: anger, numbness, sadness, guilt

200

True or False: Grief affects the immune system.

True

200

This popular song written by Eric Clapton was written in memory of his son.

What is "Tears in Heaven?"

300

This model of grief states that there is an oscillation between loss oriented and restoration oriented processes. 

What is the Dual Process Model of Grief?

300

True or False: Grief is something you just get over.

What is false?

300

Open reflection: No wrong or right answer. Talk about a emotion that surprised you in your grief journey.

Open share.

300

Name two mindfulness activities you can do to care for yourself as your grieve.

What are deep breathing, meditation, stretching, yoga, walking etc.?

300

Open Discussion: Name a movie, TV show, or song that helped you feel seen in your grief.

Answers vary.

400

You may opt out of this question: Name one myth you have personally encountered or believed about grief.

(Personal reflection) No right or wrong answer.

400

There are six realms of the range of grief symptoms. Name 3 of the 6. 

What are physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, social, and spiritual?

400

Name two ways people might honor their lost loved ones.

What are memorials, rituals, photo collages, storytelling, writing/journaling, etc.

400

Why might your appetite change when you're grieving?

Grief affects stress and hormone levels which can cause a person to eat more or less than usual.

400

In the song, I will always love you," this actress and singer famously sings about loss and leaving someone behind.

Who is Whitney Houston? Also acceptable: Dolly Parton

500

A person must cry to experience grief. True or False

What is false? There is no "right" way to experience grief.

500

These two mental health disorders often co-occur with grief.

What is depression and anxiety?

500

Name two benefits of talking about grief and how it an foster healing.

What are: it keeps their memory alive. affirms the relationship, processes emotions

500

This is the name of the physical chest pain some people feel after a deep loss, often described as "heartache."

What is broken heart syndrome?

500

In the movie “Bambi,” what tragic event does Bambi experience that shapes his grief journey?

What is the loss of his mother?