This document provides information about grief, loss, and the grieving process. It discusses that grief is a natural response to losing a loved one through death or other losses like incarceration or foster care. It notes some common myths about grief, and emphasizes that grief takes time and cannot be rushed or controlled. The document outlines the typical stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It also discusses how children may respond differently to loss through behaviors like nighttime issues or magical thinking. The goal is to work through grief over time through presence, empathy, and self-awareness.
This document provides information about grief, loss, and the grieving process. It discusses that grief is a natural response to losing a loved one through death or other losses like incarceration or foster care. It notes some common myths about grief, and emphasizes that grief takes time and cannot be rushed or controlled. The document outlines the typical stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It also discusses how children may respond differently to loss through behaviors like nighttime issues or magical thinking. The goal is to work through grief over time through presence, empathy, and self-awareness.
This document provides information about grief, loss, and the grieving process. It discusses that grief is a natural response to losing a loved one through death or other losses like incarceration or foster care. It notes some common myths about grief, and emphasizes that grief takes time and cannot be rushed or controlled. The document outlines the typical stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It also discusses how children may respond differently to loss through behaviors like nighttime issues or magical thinking. The goal is to work through grief over time through presence, empathy, and self-awareness.
This document provides information about grief, loss, and the grieving process. It discusses that grief is a natural response to losing a loved one through death or other losses like incarceration or foster care. It notes some common myths about grief, and emphasizes that grief takes time and cannot be rushed or controlled. The document outlines the typical stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It also discusses how children may respond differently to loss through behaviors like nighttime issues or magical thinking. The goal is to work through grief over time through presence, empathy, and self-awareness.
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.