Quintero Fact Sheet

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GABRIELA QUINTERO

GRIEF & LOSS


WHAT IS NEEDED
TO WORK WITH
LOSS & GRIEF
Presence
Empathy
Self-Awareness

Counselor Tips Myths of grief


Be present "We can get over it"
Be self-aware "We can figure it out"
Be empathetic "We can control it"

What is grief & loss?


Stages of Grief
Grief: Natural process of
Denial: "This isn't happening."
sadness when losing a loved
The individual may feel in shock or numb but
one.
the feeling is a temporary way to deal with the
Loss: Is the fact or process of emotion.
losing something or someone. Anger: People may feel frustrated and
(i.e., incarcerated parents, helpless which can lead into anger. It is a
death of a pet, foster care, natural feeling when you feel alone when
loss of a job) a loved one passed.
Bargaining: "What if"... and "if only"
thoughts go through the individuals mind
How children respond to loss because they think about what could have
Night time issues (i.e., been done to prevent the loss.
Depression: Crying, sleep issues, and a
wetting the bed)
decreased appetite. You might also
Magical Thinking "I forgot to
feel overwhelmed, regretful and lonely.
give my father a hug like I Acceptance: This is a final stage in
always do and that is why grieving where the indivudal has accepted
this happened to him." the reality of the loss. Although the
person may still feel sad, they are able to
start moving forward sith their lives.

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