Coping with grief
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the impact of death and how to cope with grief.
Key learning points
- Death is a natural part of life.
- Everyone experiences grief or loss at some point.
- Grief affects people differently.
- Bereavement is a very hard thing to experience.
- People need support to deal with the death of someone they love.
Keywords
Die - in this context, when a body stops working and a person stops living
Bereavement - the death of someone we love
Grief - strong emotional feelings caused by experiencing the death of someone we love
Common misconception
Children are not affected by death.
Although this is a sensitive topic, children are often affected by bereavement and are better able to cope with grief if they understand some of the basic processes and support systems in this aspect.
Teacher tip
Death and dying are highly sensitive topics. Make yourself aware of any personal connection pupils may have with bereavement. Give pupils a warning before the lessons takes place of what you are discussing and signpost them to support within school before, during and after the lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
a problem that is difficult to solve or overcome
finding it hard to overcome a problem or situation
when two people end or change their relationship
Q2.Everyone responds to change and challenges .
Q3.Why might two parents or carers decide to break-up?
Q4.How might someone feel if their parents or carers broke-up?
Q5.Which of the following statements are true?
Q6.Who could we get support from if we are struggling?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
in this context, when a body stops working and a person stops living
the death of someone we love
strong emotional feelings caused by experiencing the death of someone
Q2.What happens when someone dies?
Q3.Which of the following statements are true?
Q4.People experience grief .
Q5.Order the stages of emotions we might experience during grief.
Q6.Who can we get support from when we are struggling?
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Coping with grief, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Coping with grief, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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