Development of self in society

Question 1

What is grief

Answer 1

intense sadness about losing someone or something

Question 2

What is trauma

Answer 2

an unpleasant and upsetting experience that affects you for a long time

Question 3

How is depression commonly caused

Answer 3

1st type Starts when something stressful pr traumatic happens e.g the death of someone, divorce,

2nd type begin without any obvious reason. May be a result of changings in a person’s brain chemistry

Question 4

What causes grief

Answer 4

-someone dying
- friend moving away
- losing a pet

Question 5

What is the difference between grief and trauma

Answer 5

• Grief is a natural response to loss e.g death of someone,. It involves feelings of anger, sadness and longing
• Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope e.g. motorcycle accident, natural disaster etc.
  Trauma results in overwhelming feelings of terror, fear or helplessness

Question 6

What is crisis

Answer 6

to be so stressed that you cannot deal with a situation

Question 7

What does it mean to be counterproductive

Answer 7

achieving the opposite result to the one you want

Question 8

Why do people start using alcohol and drugs to cope

Answer 8

To escape/numb the feelings that make them uncomfortable

Question 9

Name the strategies to overcome challenging situations

Answer 9

• Accept your feelings
• Take a break
• Plan what to do next
• Act out your plan

Question 10

How to cope with depression

Answer 10

• Get moving: Force yourself to exercise everyday
• Release your feelings in a way that is safe: cry, punch pillows
• Do something different: Force yourself to go on a walk, listen to upbeat music
• give yourself something to look forward to
• Avoid alcohol and drugs

Question 11

What to do if you think your friend is depressed

Answer 11

• listen carefully
• If your friend is thinking of killing themselves, encourage them to seek help

Question 12

How to prevent stress

Answer 12

• Sleep for 8 to 9 hours per night
• eat 3 balanced meals a day
• exercise for an hour
• plan and prioritise activities
• Relax
• make time for spirituality
• Express emotions when necessary

Question 13

Strategies for working through the process of grief and loss

Answer 13

• talk regularly with someone who is a good listener and a caring person
• Carry a reminder of the person who died with you
• Create a memory book about your loved one’s life
• Tell people what helps you and what doesnt
• Spend time in the personal space of your loved
• Keep a diary and write out your thoughts and feelings
• Write to the person who died
• Join a support group
• Create a memory area in your room
• Engage in spirituality
• Allow yourself to laugh
• Allow yourself to cry
• Talk to the person who died