1 We grieve when we lose someone or something that is important to us and of value True or False You can only grieve a death Grief is normal The pain from grief will go away faster if you ignore it ID: 933786
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Loss and Grief During a Pandemic
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“We grieve when we lose someone or something that is important to us and of value”
Slide2True or False
You can only grieve a death?
Grief is normal?
The pain from grief will go away faster if you ignore it?
If you are not crying then you are not grieving?
Slide3What is grief?
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Our response to a loss of something or someone that is important to
us.
Crosses all ages and
cultures.
Normal reaction
Intense emotional suffering
Unique and personal
Slide4COVID-19: what losses have we experienced?
Bereavement
Illness
Grieving Rituals
School
Friends
FamilyStructures/Routine
Social life
Opportunities; school transitions, prom, exams
Slide5How can grief affect our mental health?
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Poor
concentration
Low mood
Lack of motivation
Loneliness and Isolation
Difficulty regulating emotions
Irritability
Anxiety
Slide6Healthy ways to manage
your grief
Recognise and accept how we are feeling.
Don’t compare yourself to others.
Talk to someone
Invest your energy on the things you can change
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