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Session Number: 2
Description: It’s very common to experience some feelings of shock after a loss. It can be almost “surreal” to face this new and foreign reality. In this session, we discuss those feelings of shock and numbness. We talk about how numbness can be a good thing in the process of grieving. But we also discuss how intentionally numbing out is not a good thing. We also discuss the very common emotion of guilt, and we think about the difference between real guilt and “false guilt.” Then, we discuss a few potentially healthy coping strategies like focusing on self-care, going to counseling, or joining a support group. Finally, we discuss a few coping strategies participants can use anywhere, anytime: journaling, letter-writing, and prayer.