DEALING WITH GRIEF

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Grief is a natural yet deeply personal response to loss and it can affect how we think, feel, behave and even how we relate with others. This course is designed to support individuals in understanding grief, processing loss and building the skills needed to move toward healing.

By the end of this course, you will feel more empowered, more self-aware and better equipped to face difficult emotions with strength and clarity.

Course Content

ACKNOWLEDGING GRIEF
In this topic we're going to recognize, accepting, and validating the emotions that come with loss. it is the first and most important step in healing because you cannot process what you refuse to face.

Examples of loss and grief
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lifestyle changes
write 1-2 paragraphs describing what you lost, how it made you feel emotionally and physically and what helped you cope
Emotions associated with grief
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fill in the blanks
write a short paragraph describing at least four feelings or emotions of grief that you have experienced and how you coped

EXPLORE FEELINGS
In this topic we're going to go through the 5 stages of grief that a person goes through during grief. NB not everyone experiences all stages or in the same order. some stages may repeat or overlap. By the end of this topic you will be able to understand these stages and it will help normalize emotions and support healthy coping strategies.

EXPRESS EMOTIONS SAFELY
Expressing emotions safely allows individuals to process difficult feelings without harming themselves or others. by the end of this lesson learners will be able to identify safe methods of expressing their emotions.

BUILDING COPING STRATEGIES
Coping strategies are methods and skills that people use to manage stress, emotional challenges, and difficult situations. by the end of this topic, you will be able to identify healthy and effective ways to cope with stress, emotions and challenges. reflect on past coping habits and how to improve them

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Course Content

ACKNOWLEDGING GRIEF In this topic we're going to recognize, accepting, and validating the emotions that come with loss. it is the first and most important step in healing because you cannot process what you refuse to face.

Examples of loss and grief

lifestyle changes

write 1-2 paragraphs describing what you lost, how it made you feel emotionally and physically and what helped you cope

Emotions associated with grief

fill in the blanks

write a short paragraph describing at least four feelings or emotions of grief that you have experienced and how you coped

5 stages of grief

Denial

Anger

Bargaining

Depression

Acceptance

think about a time you or someone you know experienced a loss.Then write ashort paragraph identifying which stages of grief were present and how they were expressed

EXPRESS EMOTIONS SAFELY Expressing emotions safely allows individuals to process difficult feelings without harming themselves or others. by the end of this lesson learners will be able to identify safe methods of expressing their emotions.

Therapy sessions

Therapy

case study: “Anna has been feeling sad, overwhelmed, and unable to sleep after losing her job.” write down 1. what signs show that anna needs therapy? 2. how can a therapist support her?y

mindfulness and relaxation

relaxation

try one relaxation technique. then write a reflection answering: which technique you used, how you felt before the exercise, how you felt after the exercise and what you learned from the practice,

journaling

reflecting

write a grief journal one paragraph dedicating it to your loss

routines and goals

routine

come up with a weekly routine noted down on what you will be doing everyday

goals

come up with SMART goals for yourself

self-care

reflect

create a one-week self-care plan

supportive relationships

reflection

note down in a paragraph the various ways family members and friends show up for their loved one

Stress management skills

reflection

keep a stress management journal for 5 days

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ACKNOWLEDGING GRIEF
In this topic we're going to recognize, accepting, and validating the emotions that come with loss. it is the first and most important step in healing because you cannot process what you refuse to face.

EXPRESS EMOTIONS SAFELY
Expressing emotions safely allows individuals to process difficult feelings without harming themselves or others. by the end of this lesson learners will be able to identify safe methods of expressing their emotions.