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1. Understanding theUnderstanding the
Stages of GriefStages of Grief

2. The 5 StagesThe 5 Stages
 DenialDenial
 AngerAnger
 BargainingBargaining
 DepressionDepression
 AcceptanceAcceptance

3. DenialDenial
It is hard for our minds to accept thatIt is hard for our minds to accept that
such a loss has taken place.such a loss has taken place.
““I can’t believe he’s gone”I can’t believe he’s gone”

4. AngerAnger
Having no control over our loss weHaving no control over our loss we
react to our vulnerability with anger.react to our vulnerability with anger.
““They should have been able to doThey should have been able to do
something!”something!”

5. BargainingBargaining
We want to trade something we canWe want to trade something we can
do for the reversal of the loss.do for the reversal of the loss.
““I’d do anything if only this didn’t happen”I’d do anything if only this didn’t happen”

6. DepressionDepression
A feeling of hopelessness about theA feeling of hopelessness about the
situation takes over.situation takes over.
““I miss him”I miss him”

7. AcceptanceAcceptance
We accept the reality of the situationWe accept the reality of the situation
and are able to move on with ourand are able to move on with our
lives.lives.
““Yes, but we’ll be o.k.”Yes, but we’ll be o.k.”

8. Symptoms Associated with GriefSymptoms Associated with Grief
 Insomnia, orInsomnia, or
 Increase in sleepIncrease in sleep
 Loss of appetiteLoss of appetite
 Chest or throat tightnessChest or throat tightness
 WeaknessWeakness
 ConfusionConfusion
 Lack of energyLack of energy
 SighingSighing
 Loss of breathLoss of breath
 ForgetfulForgetful
 Preoccupation with lossPreoccupation with loss
 AnxietyAnxiety

9. What You Can DoWhat You Can Do
 Set small goals for yourselfSet small goals for yourself
 If you can, put big decisions on holdIf you can, put big decisions on hold
 Make sure you eat and get nourishmentMake sure you eat and get nourishment
 Mild exercise can helpMild exercise can help
 Seek out people you can trust when you areSeek out people you can trust when you are
readyready
 Let time heal youLet time heal you

10. What You Can DoWhat You Can Do
 Set small goals for yourselfSet small goals for yourself
 If you can, put big decisions on holdIf you can, put big decisions on hold
 Make sure you eat and get nourishmentMake sure you eat and get nourishment
 Mild exercise can helpMild exercise can help
 Seek out people you can trust when you areSeek out people you can trust when you are
readyready
 Let time heal youLet time heal you