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Page 1: 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

Seminar Slideshow Instructions

To play this file as a slideshow:

1. From the toolbar, choose View/Full Screen Mode.

2. Use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard, or the left mouse button to progress through the slideshow at your own pace.

3. Use the ‘Esc’ key on your keyboard to leave ‘full screen mode’ and return to ‘reading mode’.

UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF

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Welcome

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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.

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Seminar aim

To increase understanding of

change, loss and grief issues

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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.

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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?

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Change and loss are part of life

• Are natural and inevitable

• Can bring both positive and negative effects

• May be a catalyst for growth.

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An exploration of grief reactions:

‘My precious object’

• What was the object?

• What happened?

• How did you react?

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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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Grief diagram

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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)

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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’

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Styles of grieving

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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

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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

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