bell work with life comes loss. write about a time you have lost a pet or family member. how did you...
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BELL WORK
With life comes loss. Write about a time you have lost a pet or family member. How did you feel emotionally and what did you do to make yourself feel better?
REVIEW
Define stress
The body’s response to change
What is a Stressor
Anything that causes stress
Give an example
REVIEW
What is the body’s response to stress?
REVIEW
What are the 4 skills for managing stress
Relax
Laughter
Physical activity
Time management
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
COPING WITH LOSS
OBJECTIVES
• identify stages in the grief reaction.
• recognize strategies for coping with personal loss.
• provide emotional support to someone who is grieving.
LOSS
It is normal for those who suffer the loss of a relative, friend, family member, or pet to experience grief.
grief The sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one
How long grief lasts after a death depends on the individual.
GRIEF REACTION
Major stressors in a person’s life can cause a grief reaction.
grief reaction The process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss
When it comes to grieving, judgments of right or wrong do not apply. People feel sad for different reasons.
GRIEF REACTION
SHOCK
ANGER
YEARNING
DEPRESSION
ACCEPTANCE
COPING WITH GRIEF
Coping strategies may help you during difficult times.
coping strategies Ways of dealing with the sense of loss people feel at the death of someone close
COPING STRATEGIES
• Confront feelings head-on. Sadness and crying are normal reactions.
• Do not keep your emotions bottled up.
• Share your feelings with others.
• Religious traditions may help some cope with the loss of a loved one.
HELPING OTHERS WHITH GRIEF
• Let the person decide how you can be a source of comfort.
• Respect the person’s feelings.
• Allow the person to decide how much time they need to recover.
ACTIVITY