Grieving Losses – Chapter 6

1. Write out the different definitions and meanings for each of the following: 

• SHOCK-

Numbness:_____________________________________

Denial: ________________________________________

Withdrawal: ___________________________________

Isolation: ______________________________________

• (2) Anger

• (3) Sadness

• (4) Face the Loss

• (5) Forgiveness 

• (6) Release

• (7) Facing the Reality of the Loss

• (8) Final Release

• (9) Acceptance 

2.) Share what you have lost and what stage of the grieving process are you in?

3.) Give an example, which can be from your own life, of unmet needs that must be grieved.

4.) Why is the grieving process important in your healing process?

5.) What issue does not make sense about your loss? Identify it. 

6.) Identify the emotions you feel each day.

7.) Identify someone with who you can share your loss and grief with who can listen and support you during this time.

8.) Find a person who has experienced a similar loss.

9.) Think about where you want to be in two years from now.

10.) Write out and pray the prayer from chapter 6 and share your confusion, feelings, and hopes with God.