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Talking to Children about Grief and Loss, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

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1.  Which of the following is part of the Physiological level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
  1. Problem solving
  2. Friendship
  3. Security of employment
  4. Breathing
2.  Which is the best description of grief?
  1. The reaction of the survivor to the death or loss
  2. A normal emotional, physical and behavioral reaction to loss
  3. A type of trauma
  4. Always feeling sad
3.  What might a person feel a loss of?
  1. Person/thing
  2. Relationship
  3. Situation
  4. All of the above
4.  Which of the following is considered to be a normal feeling during grief?
  1. Excitement
  2. Helplessness
  3. Happiness
  4. Understanding
5.  Which of the following is considered to be a normal reaction to grief in a young child?
  1. Thumb sucking
  2. Watching TV
  3. Looking at a book
  4. Learning more quickly
6.  Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of grief according to the Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle?
  1. Denial
  2. Destruction
  3. Depression
  4. Acceptance
7.  During the denial stage of grief, what feelings might occur?
  1. Frustration
  2. Helplessness
  3. Irritation
  4. Confusion
8.  During the bargaining stage of grief, what behavior might be seen?
  1. Avoidance
  2. Fighting
  3. Telling one's story
  4. Moving on
9.  Which of the following activities was recommended for a child dealing with grief or a loss?
  1. Throw rocks into water
  2. Make a poster or collage with drawings, pictures or thoughts
  3. Punch a punching bag
  4. Rip up paper
10.  Which of the following is most important when working with a child dealing with grief or a loss?
  1. Ask questions
  2. Talk to them
  3. Keep them busy
  4. Listen

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