Confident Women
I am passionate about working with young women to help increase self-esteem and to learn to love their bodies. Here I will share videos and articles that inspire me in hopes of inspiring the girls of Franklin high.
This week, Alicia from Teen Lifeline came to talk to us again. The topic was Grief and Loss. "Grief is the most normal and common of all human pains. Grief is something that causes great unhappiness or sadness associated with loss or death. Everyone will grieve in their own way and in their own time." Alicia told us about some common reactions to grief: * See-saw effect: Can cope one day, can't the next. * Sighing or yawning a lot * Forgetting what you were going to do * Intense sadness * Fear of going crazy or losing your mind * Sleeping a lot * Or not being able to sleep * Asking, "Why did this happen?" * Getting angry easily * Feeling numb or detached from yourself * Feeling physically sick * Wanting to be alone There are some ways to work through grief that can be helpful to anyone who has experienced a loss. 1. Acknowledge the reality of the loss 2. Feel the pain associated with the loss. 3. Acknowledge that which is lost is lost forever and will never be again. 4. Be willing to let go of all the anger and sadness associated with the loss and move on. Remember that Grieving Is Normal Talk About It If You Can Express Yourself Exercise Eat Right Create a Memorial Stay Busy Nutrition Rest Read Seek Help As the shock of the loss fades, often the person who has experienced the loss may feel more pain and sadness. Well-meaning friends may avoid talking about the subject due to their own discomfort with grief or their fear of making the person feel bad. As a result, people who are grieving often feel more lonely in their grief. Here are some things you can do to be a good friend to someone grieving. * Be a good listener * Ask about their feelings * Just sit with them * Share your feelings * Ask about their loss * Remember the loss * Make phone calls * Acknowledge the pain * Let them feel sad * Be available when you can * Do not minimize the grief Here are some places you can turn to if you need help or are looking for a support group. (click on the title to be taken to the website). You can also refer to my Resources for Students link to find websites that offer support to students. Stepping Stones of Hope Banner Health New Song Center
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