Grief and Resulting Depression - Strategies for  ...

Denial, Anger, Bargaining & Guilt, Depression, Acceptance

Grief is not bound by a specific timeline. True or False?

To accept the reality of the loss, to work through the pain of grief, to adjust to life without the deceased, to maintain a connection with loved ones, help develop methods & strategies for coping, provides avenue to discuss feelings

Funerals and other rituals can help us accept the loss by giving us a chance to mourn, honor, and say goodbye, which can make the experience feel more real and manageable. True or False?

____________ _____ is grief that happens before the loss actually occurs.

I'll call you tomorrow, take all the time you need, thank you for sharing your feelings, & I'm here however you want me to be.

Talk about the death, accept the multitude of feelings, reach out & help others dealing with loss, celebrate the lives of your loved ones, try not to make any major life changes, know that roles in your family may change

The grief process does not happen in an orderly fashion. True or False?

Older adults may express grief in similar ways to younger adults, but they often face unique challenges. They might experience several losses in a short time, which can lead to __________ _____ — where one loss builds on another.

Can we experience loss without death? Yes or no.

Develop a support network of family & friends, allow yourself time to grieve, learn to communicate your needs

Everyone experiences grief the same. True or False?

____________ _____ is when grief does not get better over time.

Hospice & Palliative Care, Church, contact your local Department of Social Services, or contact your local Behavioral Health Agencies, Self Help Books, Support Groups, Weekly Reflection

Intense malaise, sleeping disruption, loss of appetite, weight loss