In this lesson, Carol talks about the common emotional reactions and other psychological impacts that people experience during the grieving process. Carol also discusses ways people may avoid grief. She indicates the importance of leaning into grief as opposed to avoiding it.
***Please download and print out the form below as a guideline for this lesson.***
The Conspiracy of Silence
Have you ever been around friends or family and wanted to talk about the loss of a loved one? However, you were also either uncomfortable or worried that talking about it would make someone else in the room sad or also uncomfortable? In this video, Carol talks about these feelings and defines what she calls, “The Conspiracy of Silence.”
What does STUG stand for in grief?
Subsequent Temporary Upsurges of Grief
How can you prevent the conspiracy of silence?
Initiate conversation surrounding the loss (ie: “I miss mom”).
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