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Coping with Grief and Loss. Lou Ann Hamilton,MSW, LCSW, Counselor Office of the Dean of Students Schleman Hall Purdue University. Understanding Loss, Grief, and Bereavement, Different Types of Loss What to Expect when Grieving Normal feelings and how long grief lasts
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Coping with Grief and Loss Lou Ann Hamilton,MSW, LCSW, Counselor Office of the Dean of Students Schleman Hall Purdue University
Understanding Loss, Grief, and Bereavement, Different Types of Loss What to Expect when Grieving Normal feelings and how long grief lasts coping skills and when/where to get help and how to help others Introduction
Death of Parent, Grandparent, Sibling, Partner, Child Death of Close Friend Death of Roommate, Classmate, Colleague Loss/Breakup of Relationship Loss of Friendship Serious Illness in Self or Other Different Types of Loss
Emotional symptoms Shock, Anger, Denial, Bargaining, Acceptance, Depression Physical Symptoms sleeplessness; sadness; decreased appetite; tearfulness; fatigue; upset stomach; anxiety; dreams/nightmares; lack of concentration What to Expect When you are Grieving
All of these symptoms are normal, although not every person will have every symptom. The bereavement period varies from person to person according to each situation and your unique relationship to that person. Grief may be brief, or last many years, but generally is at least one year. Are these feelings normal, and how long do they last?
Counseling Support Groups Talking/Listening Understanding Grief Letting others Help Taking care of Self Physically (rest well, eat and limit alcohol use) Acknowledge Pain, Allow Tears Coping Skills to Help yourself and Others
you feel you can’t handle this alone you are losing weight your grades, work, and/or social life are suffering you have repeated thoughts of death or dying. You feel the need to talk and you think your friends are tired of listening When to Get Help
Friends/Family Counseling through The Office of the Dean of Students 494-1254 Counseling and Psychological Services 494-6995 Counseling and Guidance Center 494-9738 Spiritual Leader, Priest, Minister Where to Get Help
Ask if they want to talk about their loss. (only if you are willing to listen) Just sit with them, you don’t have to say anything to comfort others Allow them to cry and be sad Don’t minimize their feelings Show you care by words AND actions Help with practical needs Specific Ways to Help Others Cope with Loss