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Chapter 3 Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 4 Coping with Loss Next >> Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 3 Assessment Teachers notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Slide 2 grief The sorrow caused by loss of a loved one The process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss grief reaction Ways of dealing with the sense of loss people feel after the death of someone close coping strategies Slide 3 In this lesson, you will learn to identify stages in the grief reaction. recognize strategies for coping with personal loss. provide emotional support to someone who is grieving. Slide 4 Predicting Quickly look at the main headings, figures, and captions before reading the lesson. Based on previous knowledge, tell what you think you might learn. Major Headings in this Lesson Loss The Grief Reaction Coping with Grief Helping Others Who Are Grieving Slide 5 Loss It is normal for those who suffer the loss of a relative, friend, family member, or pet to experience grief. grief The sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one How long grief lasts after a death depends on the individual. Slide 6 The Grief Reaction Major stressors in a persons life can cause a grief reaction. grief reaction The process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss When it comes to grieving, judgments of right or wrong do not apply. People feel sad for different reasons. Slide 7 The Grief Reaction Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Slide 8 Coping with Grief Coping strategies may help you during difficult times. coping strategies Ways of dealing with the sense of loss people feel at the death of someone close Slide 9 Coping with Grief Coping Strategies Confront feelings head-on. Sadness and crying are normal reactions. Do not keep your emotions bottled up. Share your feelings with others. Religious traditions may help some cope with the loss of a loved one. Slide 10 Caring It can be difficult and awkward to be around people who are grieving. Sometimes you may not know what to say. Yet, your presence can mean a lot to someone you care about. It shows you are there for him or her. Slide 11 Helping Others Who Are Grieving Let the person decide how you can be a source of comfort. Respect the persons feelings. Allow the person to decide how much time they need to recover. Slide 12 What I Learned Vocabulary What is grief? Lesson 4 Review Slide 13 What I Learned Recall Name the five stages of the grief reaction. Lesson 4 Review Slide 14 What I Learned List What are three ways of showing emotional support for someone who is grieving? Lesson 4 Review Slide 15 What I Learned Explain What are some coping strategies for dealing with grief? Lesson 4 Review Slide 16 Thinking Critically Synthesize How might coping with a personal loss be said to be both emotional and physical? Lesson 4 Review Slide 17 Thinking Critically Evaluate Trish just found out her best friend is moving away. Trish is feeling sad and upset. Trishs sister Brittany told her she needs to get over it. Do you think Brittanys words show emotional support? Explain your answer. Lesson 4 Review Slide 18 Click for: End of Chapter 3 Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 4 Coping with Loss >> Main Menu >> Chapter 3 Assessment