• All losses result in the same type of grieving
• Grief declines in a steadily decreasing fashion over time.
• Grief is not a linear process, but more of a spiral as grievers revisit aspects of grief again and again.
• People who are grieving are best left alone and all mention of the deceased should be avoided.
• While grief and loss are an inevitable part of life, most people lack a language and an understanding of grief that would help them identify and cope with normal, natural responses to loss. 
• Grief should be over in a year.
• Bereaved individuals only need to express their feelings to resolve grief.

Understanding and recognizing the fullness of the grief experience requires us to confront some commonly held beliefs about grief.

Participant Workbook Exercise (pg 6)

In your workbook, there is a list of statements – some are true and some are myths. 

Spend some time considering what you understand to be the truth and what you can see as myths.

How might this knowledge help you in supporting a grieving senior?