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UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Welcome
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge
the past and present traditional owners
of this land upon which we are meeting.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal peoples’
stewardship of and contribution to
this land that all Australians share
and live in together.
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Seminar aim
To increase understanding of
change, loss and grief issues
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
UNDERSTANDING, CHANGE LOSS AND GRIEF
Seminar outcomes
You will have the opportunity to:
• Examine the meaning of grief
• Review the range of changes and losses experienced in life
• Reflect on the relationship between change, loss, grief and behaviour
• Understand grief reactions and factors that influence them
• Identify different styles of grieving
• Explore strategies of empowerment including:
- the role of choice in the grief journey
- the importance of networks of support.
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Introducing Participants
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What do you
already know
about change
and loss?
Change and loss
What do you
want to
find out?
Change and loss are part of life
• Are natural and inevitable
• Can bring both positive and negative effects
• May be a catalyst for growth.
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
An exploration of grief reactions:
‘My precious object’
• What was the object?
• What happened?
• How did you react?
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Effects of change and loss
The grief experience
• Is complex, far-reaching and enduring
• Can be positive and negative
• Can be followed by subsequent
changes and losses.
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UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Grief diagram
The dimensions of grief
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Understanding grief reactions
“Grief is a conflicting mass of human emotion that
we experience following any major change in a familiar pattern of
behaviour.”
(Source: James and Cherry, 1988)
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Storm Warning Activity
Breeze Wind Storm Gale Cyclone
Place scenario of loss where you believe it fits
Compare differences and similarities
Remember grief reactions are individual and
unique
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Factors that influence grief reactions
• Grief is influenced by the context.
• Each individual’s unique characteristics influence
his/her grief reactions.
One person’s ‘breeze’ is another person’s ‘cyclone’
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Styles of grieving
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Styles of grieving
• No style is ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, ‘better’ or ‘worse’.
• Cultural traditions may have an impact.
• Awareness and acceptance of different styles
prevents labelling and stereotyping of others.
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Empowerment strategy: If Only/I Can
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
Empowerment strategy: If Only/I Can
• People in grief may often feel that the ‘If Only’
elements are overpowering.
• People can consciously regain a sense of
control by focusing instead on the ‘I Can’s’.
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Networks of support
• Being connected and knowing that you are
supported are critical aspects of feeling in control.
• We can also support ourselves by doing
things that bring us life and enjoyment.
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In conclusion
• Participant questions
• Exploring the Seasons of Grief small group program
• Personal reflection
• Seminar evaluation
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Thank you
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF
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