Chapter 5; Lesson 4

Not everyone will go through each stage of grief.

• True

• False

Accepting all your thoughts and feelings can help in coping with loss by:

• Allowing you to process emotions naturally

• Suppressing negative emotions

• Avoiding the grieving process

Match the following actions with their descriptions in the context of coping with loss:

• Staying away from social interactions and avoiding people.

• Focusing solely on work to distract yourself.

• Using professional responsibilities as a way to avoid dealing with emotions.

• Engaging in self-care activities and seeking support.

• Acting as if nothing happened and suppressing emotions.

• Ignoring your feelings and moving on quickly.

• Participating in activities that promote well-being and talking to friends or professionals.

• Isolating yourself from others.

To listen to someone who is grieving without judging or giving advice, you should listen (a)   and without judgment.

• By offering solutions and advice
• By listening empathetically
• By sharing your own experiences

One of the worst things to say to someone who is grieving is (a)  

• I'm here for you.
• He/she lived a long life.
• How can I help?

What is one of the worst things to say to someone who is grieving?

• At least you still have your (Dad, Mom, sister, child, etc.).

• I'm here for you.

• It's okay to cry.

What is one of the worst things to say to someone who is grieving?

• How are you holding up?

• I'm here for you.

• It's okay to cry.

Match the following Stage of Grief with its description.

• Acceptance

• angry with themselves, other people; place blame; if spiritual, might be angry with God or other higher power

• Denial

• coming to terms with the loss; finding a way to move forward

• Anger

• trying to negotiate or bargain for more time or a way out; promising to change if they can have back what they lost

• Depression

• overwhelming sadness, grief, and despair

• Bargaining

• disbelief, shock, refuse to believe it’s true; feeling numb

Match the following examples to their Stage of Grief when someone has recently lost a loved one.

• Bargaining

• “What am I without her?”

• Anger

• "If she cared for herself more, this wouldn't have happened!"

• Acceptance

• "She's not gone. She'll come around the corner any second."

• Depression

• “I am so fortunate to have had so many wonderful years with him, and he will always be in my memories.”

• Denial

• "If I quit my job and spend more time with family, I can bring her back ."

What might trigger pain/grief even after someone has been through "acceptance".

• Holidays

• Anniversaries

• Birthdays

• Songs

• Nothing