Loss and GriefLoss and Grief
What are the five stages What are the five stages people go through when they people go through when they
are grieving?are grieving?
Loss and GriefLoss and Grief
Loss – the feeling that occurs when someone dies Loss – the feeling that occurs when someone dies or a life situation changes or endsor a life situation changes or endsGrief – Intense emotional suffering caused by a Grief – Intense emotional suffering caused by a loss, disaster or misfortuneloss, disaster or misfortuneAnticipatory grief – grief experienced prior to a lossAnticipatory grief – grief experienced prior to a lossOut-of-order death – a death of a person that occurs Out-of-order death – a death of a person that occurs at an unexpected time in his or her life cycle.at an unexpected time in his or her life cycle.Invincible – to view oneself as incapable of being Invincible – to view oneself as incapable of being harmedharmedEmpathy – the ability to share in another person’s Empathy – the ability to share in another person’s emotions or feelings emotions or feelings
Causes of Loss and GriefCauses of Loss and Grief
What are some causes of loss and grief?What are some causes of loss and grief?– With a partner write down 5 things that could With a partner write down 5 things that could
cause loss and grief…cause loss and grief…(I will be collecting this)(I will be collecting this)
Causes of Loss and GriefCauses of Loss and Grief
Changes in the family – death, divorce, Changes in the family – death, divorce, separation, terminal illness, etc.separation, terminal illness, etc.Changes in living conditions – Fires, Changes in living conditions – Fires, eviction, loss of a job that causes a move, eviction, loss of a job that causes a move, etc.etc.Death of a friend / Suicide Death of a friend / Suicide – Can be very traumatic because it is out of Can be very traumatic because it is out of
orderorder– May face your own mortalityMay face your own mortality
Causes of Loss and GriefCauses of Loss and Grief
Death of a well-known personDeath of a well-known person– Celebrities, athletes, public figuresCelebrities, athletes, public figures– Even though you do not know this person personally Even though you do not know this person personally
you may still experience loss or griefyou may still experience loss or grief
Tragedies in the news Tragedies in the news – WarsWars– Terror attacksTerror attacks– Natural Disasters Natural Disasters
End of something specialEnd of something special– GraduationGraduation– Leaving for collegeLeaving for college– A relationship endingA relationship ending
5 Stages of Loss and Grief5 Stages of Loss and Grief
What do you think are the 5 stages of loss What do you think are the 5 stages of loss and grief?and grief?
– Think, Pair, ShareThink, Pair, ShareWhat are the 5 stages of grief and in what order do What are the 5 stages of grief and in what order do they normally occur???they normally occur???
5 Stages of Loss and Grief5 Stages of Loss and Grief
Denial – Refusing to believe what is happening Denial – Refusing to believe what is happening or happenedor happenedAnger – Being angry about what is happeningAnger – Being angry about what is happeningBargaining – Making promises, hoping to Bargaining – Making promises, hoping to change what is happeningchange what is happening– ““If you bring this person back, I’ll do anything”If you bring this person back, I’ll do anything”
Depression – Deep sadness for long periods of Depression – Deep sadness for long periods of time when recognizing the outcome is unlikely to time when recognizing the outcome is unlikely to changechangeAcceptance – When the outcome is accepted Acceptance – When the outcome is accepted and the person begins to bounce backand the person begins to bounce back
Symptoms of Loss and GriefSymptoms of Loss and Grief
NumbnessNumbnessShockShockLoss of appetiteLoss of appetiteIntestinal upsetsIntestinal upsetsSleep disturbancesSleep disturbancesLoss of energyLoss of energyShortness of breathShortness of breathConfusionConfusionCrying spellsCrying spellsMoodinessMoodinessOutbursts of angerOutbursts of angerDepression Depression
Dealing with a lossDealing with a loss
Grieving – A process a person goes Grieving – A process a person goes through when dealing with loss and griefthrough when dealing with loss and grief– Not everyone grieves the same wayNot everyone grieves the same way
Some crySome cry
Some internalizeSome internalize
Some turn to unhealthy outletsSome turn to unhealthy outlets
Grieving a LossGrieving a Loss
Talk with your parents, guardian or mentorTalk with your parents, guardian or mentor
Ask your friends and family for comfortAsk your friends and family for comfort
Have someone stay by your sideHave someone stay by your side
Express your feelings in healthful waysExpress your feelings in healthful ways
Maintain a normal schedule and routineMaintain a normal schedule and routine
Protect your healthProtect your health
Seek professional help if you are unable to make Seek professional help if you are unable to make adjustments or have lingering depressionadjustments or have lingering depression
Loss and Grief ActivityLoss and Grief Activity
Take out a piece of paper, rip it into 4 Take out a piece of paper, rip it into 4 piecespieces
Piece 1 – Write your favorite possessionPiece 1 – Write your favorite possession
Piece 2 – Write your favorite hobbyPiece 2 – Write your favorite hobby
Piece 3 – Write your best physical Piece 3 – Write your best physical featurefeature
Piece 4 – Write a person important in Piece 4 – Write a person important in your lifeyour life
Loss and Grief QuestionsLoss and Grief Questions
1.1. What is loss?What is loss?
2.2. List four symptoms of loss and grief.List four symptoms of loss and grief.
3.3. Why might tragedies in the news trigger Why might tragedies in the news trigger feelings of loss and grief?feelings of loss and grief?
4.4. Why is the use of alcohol and drugs not Why is the use of alcohol and drugs not a good way to deal with loss?a good way to deal with loss?
5.5. Why does our response to loss and grief Why does our response to loss and grief differ?differ?
