1. Discuss the meaning of grief.
2. Choose a type of grief and discuss some typical grief responses (examples might include the death of a child, breakup, parent with Alzheimer's).
3. Is there a specific timeline for grief? Explain.
4. Consider another culture or religious view of death. Describe their view of death, mourning rituals, and the impact it may have on the grief process and bereavement period. Compare the culture's or religion's view of death to Christianity's view of death (e.g., afterlife), noting differences that may potentially impact bereavement.
5. Discuss factors that might complicate bereavement (e.g., violent death, unexpected) and associated symptoms (e.g., hypervigilance)
6. Discuss some protective factors for navigating healthfully through loss (e.g., support groups)
7. Reflect on your own grief responses and coping strategies. How effective have they been? What protective factors might you utilize in the future to better navigate through inevitable loss?