Feelings & Emotions
What is grief?
A natural response to loss.
Name one healthy coping skill for grief.
Deep breathing, journaling, talking with someone, art, exercise, etc.
What is attachment?
The emotional bond we form with others.
What is a grief trigger?
Something that reminds a person of their loss.
What is the purpose of a memory stone activity?
To honor and remember someone or something important.
Name one common emotion people experience during grief.
Sadness, anger, guilt, fear, loneliness, confusion, numbness, etc.
Why can journaling be helpful during grief?
It helps process emotions, organize thoughts, and express feelings safely.
How might losing someone we are close to affect us differently than losing someone we barely knew?
Stronger attachments often create stronger grief reactions.
Name one common grief trigger.
Holidays, songs, smells, photos, anniversaries, places.
What is one sign that a person may be healing from grief?
Using coping skills, engaging in activities, seeking support, finding meaning, etc.
What are the 5 stages of grief?
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.
What is one benefit of attending a support group?
Connection, support, validation, learning coping skills, reducing isolation.
Name one attachment style.
Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, or Disorganized.
A person has difficulty concentrating, forgets appointments, and struggles to complete tasks after a loss. What common grief symptom are they experiencing?
Difficulty concentrating (or brain fog).
What is one strength that people sometimes discover about themselves while working through grief?
Resilience, patience, courage, empathy, adaptability, perseverance, self-awareness, etc.
Why can it be harmful to compare your grief journey to someone else's?
Everyone experiences grief differently, and comparison can create unrealistic expectations or self-judgment.
A person says, "I don't feel like doing anything anymore." What is one small coping step they could take today?
Take a walk, call a friend, attend group, shower, write in a journal, etc.
A person with an anxious attachment style may struggle with grief because they often fear what?
Abandonment, separation, or being alone.
What are some signs that grief might be affecting your daily routine?
Changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, motivation, hygiene, relationships, etc.
A person says, "I don't feel stronger because of my loss." Why is healing not always about becoming stronger?
Healing can also involve learning, adapting, accepting support, finding meaning, or simply continuing forward despite pain.
Many people feel more than one emotion at a time when grieving. What are two emotions that can exist together, and why?
Examples include sadness and relief, anger and love, happiness and grief.
What's the difference between healthy distraction and emotional avoidance?
Healthy distraction provides temporary relief while avoidance prevents processing emotions.
How might understanding your attachment style help you cope with grief?
It can help identify patterns, understand emotional reactions, and develop healthier coping skills.
Why is it important to give yourself grace when grief affects your ability to complete daily tasks?
Grief requires energy, and self-compassion can reduce guilt and support healing.
A person begins attending groups again, using coping skills, reconnecting with others, and finding enjoyment in activities. What process are they demonstrating?
Healing (or Recovery)