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What is Grief?
What is Grief?
Grief refers to the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connected to the loss of something important. It could be the loss of a relationship, a loved one, a job, an object, or anything else a person values.
Grief refers to the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connected to the loss of something important. It could be the loss of a relationship, a loved one, a job, an object, or anything else a person values.
There is no right or wrong way to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process is rough—and it's different for everyone. It's not just a matter of coping with a loss, but coping with change—and that takes time.
There is no right or wrong way to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process is rough—and it's different for everyone. It's not just a matter of coping with a loss, but coping with change—and that takes time.
stages-of-grief-education.pdfThe Stages of Grief Worksheet
The Stages of Grief Worksheet
Someone who is grieving my go through these stages in any order, and they may return to previous stages.
Someone who is grieving my go through these stages in any order, and they may return to previous stages.
Grief-Rights-for-Children-and-Teens.pdfMy Grief Rights
My Grief Rights
Someone you love has died. You are probably having many hurtful and scary thoughts and feelings right now. Together those thoughts and feelings are called grief, which is a normal (though really difficult) thing everyone goes through after someone they love has died. The following ten rights will help you understand your grief and eventually feel better about life again. Use the ideas that make sense to you.
(OUR HOUSE, 2018)
Teens Suggest These Ways to Cope with Grief Feelings:
Teens Suggest These Ways to Cope with Grief Feelings:
Talk with someone you trust
Exercise, play sports
Listen to favorite music or music that reminds you of the person who dies
Find a way to have some fun, laugh, see a funny movie or TV show
Make a list of your strengths, things you like about yourself
Volunteer (i.e.: animal shelter, hospital, school, etc.)
Take a walk at the beach or somewhere in nature
Wash your face with cool water
Scream into a pillow or into a backpack
Paint or draw a picture
Journal, write a poem or letter
Call Teen Line Number (800/TLC-TEEN) or crisis intervention line 800/999-9999.
(OUR HOUSE, 2018)
Ways-Teens-Help-Grieving-Friends.pdfHow Can I Help a Grieving Friend?
How Can I Help a Grieving Friend?
You can help support your grieving friend by finding out ways to be there for them and how to listen. It is also important to recognize when your friend doesn’t want to talk about it or they don’t want to be treated any differently than before their person died.
(OUR HOUSE, 2018)
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