a physical and emotional response to a loss or bereavement

in this context, losing someone or something important, making you feel a strong sense of loss

Death, grief and loss

RSHE (PSHE)

Separation and sudden changes

Grieving processes

This unit explores the management of separation, change, and loss in relationships. Pupils learn to understand the impact of relationship breakdowns, cope with death and bereavement and access appropriate support during difficult transitions.

Healthy relationships: How do separation and change affect relationships?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the way in which two or more people are connected

a stage everyone goes through in the same way

everyone feels the same emotions at the same time

people grieve in different ways and at different speeds

How might people experience grief differently?

Grief can involve many {{}}, including feeling numb at times.

cultural and personal beliefs shape how people process loss

grief is the same everywhere in the world

Which of these statements about grief and culture is true?

from helplines, friends, family, or school staff

Where can people get support when they are grieving?

in this context, when people who were together part ways

people or services that offer help with emotional and practical needs

when a married couple legally ends their marriage

not all separations are negative, but all involve adjustment

separation means people no longer care about each other

Which statement about separation is true?

{{}} about emotions can reduce a person's confusion and anxiety.

they can make people feel less alone and more supported

they make things worse by bringing up emotions

How can support networks help during big life transitions?

they can deeply affect emotions and wellbeing

they don’t really change how people feel

How can separation or family changes affect a person?

Death, grief and loss

Lesson outcome

Content guidance