2. Music
• Songs about death
• Gospel singing at funerals
• Used to evoke emotion
and bring a sense of
closure
• Falls under a “venting”
style of coping
3. Exercise
• Ties into “self
actualization” coping
mechanism
• Seeking improvement out
of missing part of life
• Acts as a distraction and
relaxer
4. Painting
• Works so a similar fashion
of writing and performing
music with emotional
attachments.
• More of a process that
emulates the process of
coping with loss
5. Yoga
• Similar to exercise, but
promotes more of a
lifestyle.
• Promotes inner peace
with one’s self
• Different mindset,
balance of energy
• Self acceptance
6. Volunteering
• Gives a sense of
fulfillment in a time of
loss
• Noticeable and instant
gratification
• More of a “go to”
method of coping
7. Companionship
• Human or animal
• Gives another
purpose in life if one
feels that it’s lost
• Fills a void in one’s
life
8. Knitting
• Very similar to
painting
• Symbolizes a long
process and journey
to recovery
• Accurate task to
keep ones mind
occupied
10. Puzzles
• Fulfills a problem
solving coping aspect
• Natural urge to solve
the problem at hand
• Keep the mourner
busy
• Sense of
accomplishment when
solved