Coping with Death and Dying

Alice’ mother died because of cancer. However, Alice struggled with moving on and asked his father to have counseling to be strong enough to accept the situation. What needs are addressed in this situation?

• Remember the person who died

• Develop a new self-identity

• Search for meaning

• Let others help you, now and always

As Nina came to understand and accept the death of her father, she would appreciate what life is and the concept of death based on what she studied. What needs are addressed in this situation?

• Remember the person who died

• Develop a new self-identity

• Search for meaning

• Let others help you, now and always

Mark looks back at the times when he and his best friend (who passed away) would play at his house, it will always be his favorite memory of him and from that he was able to move forward. What needs are addressed in this situation?

• Remember the person who died

• Develop a new self-identity

• Search for meaning

• Let others help you, now and always

Lucas would get angry at everyone when they mentioned the death of his parents which he couldn't accept. He would not listen and just shut everyone out. What needs are NOT addressed in this situation?

• Acknowledge the reality of the death

• Let yourself feel the pain of the loss

• Remember the person who died

• Develop a new self-identity

Stacy was having a hard time talking to other people and it worsened when her pet dog died because of accident. What can you suggest first to Stacy in order for her to recover from the loss?

• Ask her to talk to her friends and family

• Tell her to write her thoughts in a journal

• Call for a professional help

• Just let Stacy to isolate herself

True or False

All people can recover quickly from the loss if they just cry about it.

• True

• False