2.  What is grief?  Intense emotional suffering caused by a loss, disaster or misfortune

3.  Anticipatory grief  Grief experienced prior to a loss

4.  Changes in family  Changes in living conditions  Death of a friend  Out of order death: occurs at an unexpected time in a person’s life cycle

5.  Suicide  Death of a well-known person  Tragedies in the news  End of something special

6.  Empathy: ability to share in another person’s emotions or feelings

7.  Denial  Anger  Bargaining  Depression  Acceptance

8.  How people deal with loss is totally individual and is okay as long as it is not harmful or prolonged  If someone you know is dying, both of you will experience anticipatory grief  Make your time left special

9.  When someone you know is grieving  Give comfort by being there for the person  You do not need words, there really is nothing that can be said except I am sorry and I am here for you  Allow the person to talk and share as they want and need to, just listen

10.  Talk with a parent, guardian, mentor or other adult  Ask friends and family member to comfort and support you  Ask someone to stay with you if you do not want to be alone  Ask them to leave you alone if that is what you need  Express your feelings in healthful ways  Maintain a normal schedule and routine as much as possible  Protect your health  Seek professional help if you need it