Chapter 3 Mental and Emotional Health

1. Chapter 3 Mental andEmotional Health Lesson 4 Coping with Loss Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 3 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

2. The sorrow caused by loss of a loved one • grief The process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss • griefreaction Ways of dealing with the sense of loss people feel after the death of someone close • copingstrategies

3. In this lesson, you will learn to • identifystages in the grief reaction. • recognizestrategies for coping with personal loss. • provideemotional support to someone who is grieving.

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

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.

6. The Grief Reaction Major stressors in a person’s 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.

7. The Grief Reaction Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

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

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.

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.

11. Helping Others Who Are Grieving • Let the person decide how you can be a source of comfort. • Respect the person’s feelings. • Allow the person to decide how much time they need to recover.

12. Lesson 4 Review What I Learned VocabularyWhat is grief?

13. Lesson 4 Review What I Learned RecallName the five stages of the grief reaction.

14. Lesson 4 Review What I Learned ListWhat are three ways of showing emotional support for someone who is grieving?

15. Lesson 4 Review What I Learned ExplainWhat are some coping strategies for dealing with grief?

16. Lesson 4 Review Thinking Critically SynthesizeHow might coping with a personal loss be said to be both emotional and physical?

17. Lesson 4 Review Thinking Critically EvaluateTrish just found out her best friend is moving away. Trish is feeling sad and upset. Trish’s sister Brittany told her she needs to “get over it.” Do you think Brittany’s words show emotional support? Explain your answer.

18. End of Chapter 3 Mental andEmotional Health Lesson 4 Coping with Loss Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 3 Assessment