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Managing Change and Grief

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Managing Change and Grief

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Change, Loss and Grief

1. Which of these is a normal emotional response to loss?

Sadness and crying

Feeling angry or confused

Feeling numb or shocked

All of the above

2. Physical symptoms of grief might include:

Difficulty sleeping

Changes in appetite

Feeling tired or weak

Headaches or stomach aches

3. Change can be difficult because:

It makes us feel uncertain about the future

We lose familiar routines

It can affect our relationships

All of the above

4. Which statement about grief is TRUE?

Everyone grieves in exactly the same way

Grief follows a set timeline

Grief is a natural response to loss

You should "get over" grief quickly

5. Social effects of loss might include:

Wanting to be alone more often

Finding it hard to concentrate in class

Avoiding friends or family

Needing extra support from others

🛠️ Part 2: Managing Difficult Feelings

6. A healthy way to cope with change is to:

Pretend nothing has happened

Talk to someone you trust

Keep all feelings inside

Avoid thinking about it completely

7. Which activities can help manage grief and stress?

Regular exercise or movement

Creative activities like drawing or music

Spending time in nature

Deep breathing or mindfulness

8. If a friend is experiencing grief, you should:

Tell them to "cheer up"

Listen without trying to fix everything

Avoid mentioning their loss

Give them space and never contact them

9. When should someone seek professional help for grief?

Immediately after any loss

Never - grief is something to handle alone

When feelings become overwhelming or interfere with daily life

Only if they are an adult

✏️ Part 3: Reflection and Personal Responses

10. Describe three healthy ways you could support yourself during a difficult change:
11. Explain why it's important to talk about our feelings when we're grieving:
12. Think of a positive change in your life. How did you adapt to it?
13. Who are three people you could talk to if you were struggling with loss or change?

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

14. Complete this sentence: "When I'm feeling overwhelmed by change, it helps me to..."

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