“I’m here to listen if you want to talk. You’re not alone, and I want to understand how you’re feeling.” Acknowledge, Care, Tell
Care
Fourth Stage of the Grief Cycle
Bargaining
Giving Away Possessions (Warning Sign or Risk Factor)
Warning Signs
Journaling (Healthy or Unhealthy Coping)
Healthy Coping Skill
Physiological cause and does not involve brain damage.
Functional Disorder
“I think it would be a good idea to let our school counselor know, so we can get you the support you need. I’ll go with you if you want.” Acknowledge, Care, or Tell
Tell
Natural emotional response to losing someone or something important
Grief
What does the A stand for in ACT
Acknowledge
Substance Abuse (Warning Sign or Risk Factor)
Risk Factors
Strong or irrational fear of something specific
Phobias
What does the C stand for in ACT
Care
Using Drugs or Alcohol to numb the emotions (Healthy or Unhealthy Coping)
Unhealthy Coping Skill
Basics to Survive
Physiological Needs
Talking to a trusted friend or family member (Healthy or Unhealthy Coping)
Healthy Coping Skill
Example of a major loss that causes grief (other than death)
Friendship ending, moving, losing a pet, family changes
Aggression or Lashing out (Healthy or Unhealthy Coping)
Unhealthy Coping Skill
Are physical illness or an injury that affects the brain
Organic Disorder
Withdrawal from friends and family (Warning Sign or Risk Factor)
Warning Signs
Engaging in self harm or risky behaviors
Harmful Behaviors
Second Stage of the Grief Cycle
Anger
Mental health disorder (Warning Sign or Risk Factor)
Risk Factor
Reaching Full potential (which Hierarchy of Needs is this)
Self-Actualization
Feeling Secure (which Hierarchy of needs is this)
Safety Needs
What does the T stand for in ACT
Tell
Third Stage of the Grief Cycle
Depression
First Stage of the Grief Cycle
Denial
Connections with others (which Hierarchy of Needs is this)
Loving and Belonging
Feeling valued (which Hierarchy of Needs is this)
Esteem
“Hey, I’ve noticed you’ve been really quiet lately and seem down. I just want you to know I care about you.” Acknowledge, Care or Tell
Acknowledge
More than 2 weeks of feeling sad, hopeless, or empty
Lasting Sadness
Fifth Stage of the Grief Cycle
Acceptance
Illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts and feelings and behaviors of a person
Mental Disorders
Condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
Anxiety Disorder
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