University of Delaware http://www.udel.edu/livingwithloss University of Delaware Living with Loss Series The University's Living with Loss Series is a resource for grieving students and others who have experienced a loss. Student support group meetings are held on campus to present information about the grief process, provide an opportunity to discuss concerns, and offer additional resources. The informational component of each group meeting is taped in advance to provide greater access for all who may find it helpful. Living with Loss is available in two formats - video or audio only. Both versions can be viewed on either a computer or a handheld player such as an iPod. en-us ©2006 University of Delaware The University of Delaware vgrimme@udel.edu The University's Living with Loss Series is a resource for grieving students and others who have experienced a loss. Student support group meetings are held on campus to present information about the grief process, provide an opportunity to discuss concerns, and offer additional resources. The informational component of each group meeting is taped in advance to provide greater access for all who may find it helpful. Living with Loss is available in two formats - video or audio only. Both versions can be viewed on either a computer or a handheld player such as an iPod. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:28:43 vgrimme@udel.edu University of Delaware Individuals who experience disenfranchised grief are often left without support during the time when they are in greatest need. This session explores the types of losses as well as other issues that may result in disenfranchised grief. Support strategies are also addressed. Individuals who experience disenfranchised grief are often left without support during the time when they are in greatest need. This session explores the types of losses as well as other issues that may result in disenfranchised grief. Support strategies are also addressed. Fri, 11 May 2007 15:42:00 EDT 16:52 Individuals, Support, University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Individuals who experience disenfranchised grief are often left without support during the time when they are in greatest need. This session explores the types of losses as well as other issues that may result in disenfranchised grief. Support strategies are also addressed. Individuals who experience disenfranchised grief are often left without support during the time when they are in greatest need. This session explores the types of losses as well as other issues that may result in disenfranchised grief. Support strategies are also addressed. Fri, 11 May 2007 15:42:00 EDT 16:52 Individuals, Support, University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware This presentation focuses on anniversary responses experienced by the bereaved, especially those during the first year after the death. The anticipation of a special day often evokes anxiety and a resurgence of intense emotion, but the actual day itself is often less painful than expected. This presentation focuses on anniversary responses experienced by the bereaved, especially those during the first year after the death. The anticipation of a special day often evokes anxiety and a resurgence of intense emotion, but the actual day itself is often less painful than expected. Fri, 11 May 2007 15:31:00 EDT 13:11 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware This presentation focuses on anniversary responses experienced by the bereaved, especially those during the first year after the death. The anticipation of a special day often evokes anxiety and a resurgence of intense emotion, but the actual day itself is often less painful than expected. This presentation focuses on anniversary responses experienced by the bereaved, especially those during the first year after the death. The anticipation of a special day often evokes anxiety and a resurgence of intense emotion, but the actual day itself is often less painful than expected. Fri, 11 May 2007 15:31:00 EDT 13:11 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Many individuals form very meaningful relationships with their pets. When a pet becomes terminally ill, the individuals or family are faced with many decisions - palliative care at home or in a veterinary hospital, euthanasia...how to say "good-bye?" Because our society does not regard pet death as a "significant loss," the individuals/family are considered disenfranchised grievers. The needed support provided by others is often missing. However, there are sources of support available in the community and online. Many individuals form very meaningful relationships with their pets. When a pet becomes terminally ill, the individuals or family are faced with many decisions - palliative care at home or in a veterinary hospital, euthanasia...how to say "good-bye?" Because our society does not regard pet death as a "significant loss," the individuals/family are considered disenfranchised grievers. The needed support provided by others is often missing. However, there are sources of support available in the community and online. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:05:00 EDT 24:14 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Many individuals form very meaningful relationships with their pets. When a pet becomes terminally ill, the individuals or family are faced with many decisions - palliative care at home or in a veterinary hospital, euthanasia...how to say "good-bye?" Because our society does not regard pet death as a "significant loss," the individuals/family are considered disenfranchised grievers. The needed support provided by others is often missing. However, there are sources of support available in the community and online. Many individuals form very meaningful relationships with their pets. When a pet becomes terminally ill, the individuals or family are faced with many decisions - palliative care at home or in a veterinary hospital, euthanasia...how to say "good-bye?" Because our society does not regard pet death as a "significant loss," the individuals/family are considered disenfranchised grievers. The needed support provided by others is often missing. However, there are sources of support available in the community and online. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:05:00 EDT 24:14 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware This presentation focuses on grief manifestations, types of responses, influencing factors, and grief as a "process of relearning the world" (Attig, 1996) or "meaning reconstruction (Neimeyer, 2000). "Grief attacks" are viewed as a normal response to the loss of a loved one – part of the integration process. Returning to school or work is part of 'relearning the world' – moving forward. This presentation focuses on grief manifestations, types of responses, influencing factors, and grief as a "process of relearning the world" (Attig, 1996) or "meaning reconstruction (Neimeyer, 2000). "Grief attacks" are viewed as a normal response to the loss of a loved one – part of the integration process. Returning to school or work is part of 'relearning the world' – moving forward. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:50:00 EDT 20:54 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware This presentation focuses on grief manifestations, types of responses, influencing factors, and grief as a "process of relearning the world" (Attig, 1996) or "meaning reconstruction (Neimeyer, 2000). "Grief attacks" are viewed as a normal response to the loss of a loved one – part of the integration process. Returning to school or work is part of 'relearning the world' – moving forward. This presentation focuses on grief manifestations, types of responses, influencing factors, and grief as a "process of relearning the world" (Attig, 1996) or "meaning reconstruction (Neimeyer, 2000). "Grief attacks" are viewed as a normal response to the loss of a loved one – part of the integration process. Returning to school or work is part of 'relearning the world' – moving forward. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:50:00 EDT 20:54 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Special days often involve rituals of joy and celebration. After a death, individuals wonder how to "get through" all the firsts – birthday, seasonal holidays, anniversary, etc. How can grief and joy co-exist? Often the anticipation is more difficult than the actual event. This presentation offers suggestions for coping with special days. Special days often involve rituals of joy and celebration. After a death, individuals wonder how to "get through" all the firsts – birthday, seasonal holidays, anniversary, etc. How can grief and joy co-exist? Often the anticipation is more difficult than the actual event. This presentation offers suggestions for coping with special days. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:54:00 EDT 12:49 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Special days often involve rituals of joy and celebration. After a death, individuals wonder how to "get through" all the firsts – birthday, seasonal holidays, anniversary, etc. How can grief and joy co-exist? Often the anticipation is more difficult than the actual event. This presentation offers suggestions for coping with special days. Special days often involve rituals of joy and celebration. After a death, individuals wonder how to "get through" all the firsts – birthday, seasonal holidays, anniversary, etc. How can grief and joy co-exist? Often the anticipation is more difficult than the actual event. This presentation offers suggestions for coping with special days. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:54:00 EDT 13:04 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Grief is physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually exhausting. Many times individuals "forget" to take care of themselves. This session provides suggestion for caring for oneself while grieving. Grief is physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually exhausting. Many times individuals "forget" to take care of themselves. This session provides suggestion for caring for oneself while grieving. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:53:00 EDT 14:46 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Grief is physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually exhausting. Many times individuals "forget" to take care of themselves. This session provides suggestion for caring for oneself while grieving. Grief is physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually exhausting. Many times individuals "forget" to take care of themselves. This session provides suggestion for caring for oneself while grieving. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:53:00 EDT 14:59 University, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Sudden death offers no opportunity to say goodbye or to talk through "unfinished business." Shock and disbelief are often followed by questions such as "Why did this happen? Can it happen to me too?" In cases of suicide or homicide, the media add another layer of concern. This presentation addresses special issues facing survivors of sudden death. Sudden death offers no opportunity to say goodbye or to talk through "unfinished business." Shock and disbelief are often followed by questions such as "Why did this happen? Can it happen to me too?" In cases of suicide or homicide, the media add another layer of concern. This presentation addresses special issues facing survivors of sudden death. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:24:00 EDT 13:00 University's, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware Sudden death offers no opportunity to say goodbye or to talk through "unfinished business." Shock and disbelief are often followed by questions such as "Why did this happen? Can it happen to me too?" In cases of suicide or homicide, the media add another layer of concern. This presentation addresses special issues facing survivors of sudden death. Sudden death offers no opportunity to say goodbye or to talk through "unfinished business." Shock and disbelief are often followed by questions such as "Why did this happen? Can it happen to me too?" In cases of suicide or homicide, the media add another layer of concern. This presentation addresses special issues facing survivors of sudden death. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:24:00 EDT 12:42 University's, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware This presentation defines grief and its many manifestations. Responses to grief are individually unique, influenced by many factors. Current loss reactivates past losses. Support helps individuals to redefine a meaningful life without the physical presence of the deceased loved one. This presentation defines grief and its many manifestations. Responses to grief are individually unique, influenced by many factors. Current loss reactivates past losses. Support helps individuals to redefine a meaningful life without the physical presence of the deceased loved one. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:20:00 EDT 27:48 University's, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both University of Delaware This presentation defines grief and its many manifestations. Responses to grief are individually unique, influenced by many factors. Current loss reactivates past losses. Support helps individuals to redefine a meaningful life without the physical presence of the deceased loved one. This presentation defines grief and its many manifestations. Responses to grief are individually unique, influenced by many factors. Current loss reactivates past losses. Support helps individuals to redefine a meaningful life without the physical presence of the deceased loved one. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:20:00 EDT 27:28 University's, Living, Loss, Series, Student, Both