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Dealing With Grief





Grief is a healthy, human response to situations such as:

  • The death of a loved one
  • Separation or divorce
  • Miscarriage
  • Injury or disability
  • The loss of a job, property or pet
  • Children leaving home
  • Change

Grieving people share certain feelings:

  • Shock and denial
  • Anger
  • Guilt
  • Depression
  • Loneliness
  • Hope
 Take care of your emotional needs:

  • Express your feelings
  • Accept help
  • Ask for help
  • Be kind to yourself
 Take care of your physical needs:

  • Get plenty of rest
  • Stay healthy
  • Be alert for problems
 Sources for help:

  • School Counselors
  • Support groups
  • I CARE 226-2273