Bowlby: Four Stages of Grief Flashcards
1
Q
Numbness or protest
A
The patient is in denial over the reality of the loss and experiences feelings of shock
2
Q
Disequilibrium
A
The patient is in denial over the reality of the loss and experiences feelings of shock
3
Q
Disorganization and despair
A
The patient feels hopelessness which impacts the patient’s ability to carry out tasks of daily living
4
Q
Reorganization
A
The patient reaches acceptance of the loss
