1. COPING WITH LOSS Effects of Loss

2. Many forms of Loss  Death of a family member  Divorce of one’s parents  Death of a pet  A breakup with a boyfriend/girlfriend  Moving away from home

3. Grieve  To express great sadness because of a loss  Allowing yourself to grieve is important because grieving helps you heal from the pain of loss

4. When you grieving you may feel…  Agitated or angry  Concentrating, eating, and sleeping difficult  You might feel guilty  You may have sudden outbursts of crying

5. The Grieving Process  The journey to recovery after a loss  5 stages  Not everyone goes through all of stage or through the stages in the same order

6. 5 Stages of Grieving Process  1. Denial – the person refused to believe the loss occurred  2. Anger – experiencing anger or even rage is normal; you may try to blame yourself or others, use anger management skills

7. Grieving Process Continued….  3. Bargaining – the final attempt at avoiding what is true  4. Depression – sadness is a natural & important emotion to express; if longer than a few days tell an adult

8. Grieving Process Continued……  5. Acceptance – during this stage, you begin to learn how to live with a loss. The loss continues to be painful, yet you know you will get through it

9. Wake  A ceremony that is held to allow family and friends to view or watch over the deceased person before the funeral  Viewing the body of the deceased can help people friends and family accept death

10. Funeral  A ceremony in which a deceased person is buried or cremated  Offers family & friends opportunity to pay tribute to the loved one  Cremated – to burn the body by intense heat

11. Memorial Service  A ceremony that provides the same opportunity to mourn the deceased but these services can take place long after the death of a loved one  May also present a memorial or structure to remember the deceased

12. Help for Dealing with Loss  Get plenty of rest and relaxation, but try to stick to routines  Share memories and thoughts about the deceased  Express your feelings by crying, or writing in a journal  Do not blame yourself

13. Helping Others with Loss  Show your support by offering to run errands or cook a meal  Let the person know you are there for them if they need to talk  Tell the person you have faith in them that they are strong and will learn to live with the loss

14. Helping Others….  If the person seems depressed, avoids family and friends, or doesn’t seem to be making any progress, tell a TRUSTED ADULT.