Glencoe Health

Introduction:
As you learned in this lesson, the loss of a loved one usually brings with it feelings of grief. Events such as a divorce in the family, the end of a relationship, or the death of a pet can also cause grief. Although everyone has his or her own way of grieving, many people experience grieving as a process involving several stages. This Web site has more information about how people experience grief and how they gradually learn to accept and live with their loss.

Links to Explore:
How to Deal with Grief
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/KEN%2D01%2D0104/

Directions:

• Click on the link and read the National Mental Health Information Center page on dealing with grief.
• Then answer the following questions.

1			List three examples cited on this page of events that can cause grief.
2			Name one symptom of grief that is practically universal.
3			In addition to emotional distress, name three physical symptoms a grieving person might experience.
4			What is the expected time frame for grief?
5			According to this Web site, what are the four steps of grieving?