Myth or Fact
Grief only happens after someone dies.
False
(Grief can occur after any meaningful loss, including changes in health, relationships, identity, finances, independence, or plans.)
Name one loss that is not related to death.
Name one emotional symptom of grief.
Finish the Statement:
Joy and _________ can exist together.
Grief
Name one thing grief may be asking for.
There is one "right" timeline for grief.
Myth
True or False: Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can involve grief.
True
Name one physical symptom grief can cause.
What is a "Both/And" statement?
Recognizing that two things can be true at the same time.
What is one healthy way to respond to a grief wave?
Feeling joy after a loss means you've stopped grieving.
Myth
Losing a career or retiring may lead to grieving what?
Identity, routine, purpose, financial stability, relationships, or future plans.
Name one cognitive symptom of grief.
Give an example of a healthy self-permission statement.
True or False:
Avoiding grief usually helps it disappear permanently.
False
Grief can come back months or years later.
Fact
Give two examples of identity loss.
Name one behavioral symptom of grief.
Instead of asking,
How do I stop this feeling?
What question can you ask instead?
How can I safely ride this wave until it passes?
What is one small step someone grieving a health loss could take?
Fact
Why do people sometimes not recognize these experiences as grief?
Because society often only associates grief with death, leaving many other meaningful losses unrecognized or unsupported.
What are three different areas of functioning grief can affect?
Mood
Sleep
Relationships
Motivation
Concentration
Physical health
Daily functioning
Making space for grief means...
Acknowledging the loss and emotions without judgment while continuing to take small steps to care for yourself.
Complete this sentence:
Grief often asks us to ______.
Healing often asks us to ______.
Pause
Take one small step