What is Grief?
Name 2 examples of loss
Death, loss of freedom, loss of a job, end of a relationship, loss of hope, loss of security …
What are the 5 stages of grief?
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
True or False
processing emotions means ignoring them
FALSE!
processing emotions = naming, understanding, and facing them
True or False:
There are right and wrong ways to grieve
FALSE!
There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
True or False
recovery from addiction means never having a slip up
FALSE!
recovery means something different for everyone
what's most important ... is how you bounce back
True or False:
Grief only counts when its right after the loss
FALSE!
Grief
- can show before something happens
- can show up years after something happens
- can last a long time
True or False
Everyone goes through the stages of grief in order
FALSE
Name 2 ways you can remember a loved on while moving on
open-ended
What makes grieving harder in KCCF?
no privacy, limited or no access to loved ones, fear of being vulnerable, no closure
What does it mean to have good self-esteem
to accept and value yourself
What is grief?
what we think, feel, and do when we lose something important
What is denial?
avoiding the loss / saying that the loss didn't happen
What's the difference between grieving and mourning?
grieving = how we react to a loss
mourning = how we heal from a loss
Name 3 examples of unhelpful distraction
What are 2 emotions you often feel at the same time?
open-ended
What is delayed grief?
Grief that is triggered later
What is Bargaining?
A. saying that the loss didn't happen
B. Blaming yourself or others for the loss
C. Moving on from the loss
D. trying to prevent the loss
D. Trying to prevent the loss
Name 4 things you might need to adjust while moving on
open-ended
name the 3 types of coping AND why they are helpful
healthy distraction - break from heavy emotions
expression - feelings have a place to go
grounding - brings you away from overwhelming emotions or memories
How might gratitude be a strength
open-ended
When should someone DEFINITELY seek professional support
A. When grief shows up before something happens
B. When grief gets easier every day
C. When grief is very intense for a long time
D. When friends don’t understand
C. when it is very intense for a long time
Samuel lost a job and has been isolating, having sleep issues, and feeling hopeless
What stage of grief is he in?
Depression
Samuel lost a job and has been isolating, having sleep issues, and feeling hopeless
What task does he need to complete
Task 2:
process the pain of the grief.
BONUS!!! how can he do this?
Give an example of when healthy distraction would be helpful
open-ended
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for, describe each letter
Specific = what exactly do you want to do?
Measurable = how will you know when it's done?
Attainable = you can do it with the resources you have
Relevant = it makes sense with your larger goals
Time-bound = you have a set timeframe or deadline