Coping With Loss And Grief Flashcards
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness
Depression
Steps for Coping with Loss and Grief
1) Acknowledge Loss
2) Expressing Grief
A variety of reactions that may surface as an individual makes sense of how loss affects him of her
Stages on Grief
7 Stages of Grief
1) Denial or Numbness
2) Emotional Release
3) Anger
4) Bargaining
5) Depression
6) Remorse
7) Acceptance /Hope
The acceptance of a loss
Closure
Dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life
Coping
The act of showing sorrow or grief
Mourning
Showing Empathy
- help the person remember positive things
- be sympathetic and a sympathetic listener
- Allow proper grieving time
Any event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm your normal coping strategies
Traumatic Event
The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
Anxiety