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Coping with a Loss. Understanding a Loss. Rejection from friends, job, parents etc. Break-up in a Relationship Loss of a pet, friend, family member Death Item lost, stolen or misplaced Athletic Event loss, failed Test Moving, New School. 5 Stages of Grief. Elizabeth Kubler -Ross
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Understanding a Loss • Rejection from friends, job, parents etc. • Break-up in a Relationship • Loss of a pet, friend, family member • Death • Item lost, stolen or misplaced • Athletic Event loss, failed Test • Moving, New School
5 Stages of Grief • Elizabeth Kubler-Ross • Variety of factors: relationship, cause of death, duration of illness, & personal belief • Denial– Not accepting reality • Anger– Feeling powerless and deprived. “Why did this happen?” • Bargaining – Make promises to change • Depression - Sad feelings – realization hits • Acceptance – Resolution, moving on, closure • Coping w/ loss activity & Advice Please