Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Question 1

What Model was invented by Kübler-Ross ?

Answer 1

Model of 5 Stages of grief

Question 2

What are the 5 stages of grief?

Answer 2

1. denial
2. anger
3. bargaining
4. depression
5. acceptance

Question 3

Define 1. Stage of grief

Answer 3

Denial:
- occuring just before or After loss
- person may avoid acknowledging or talking about the loss

Question 4

Define 2. Stage of grief

Answer 4

Anger:
- can last for days, weeks, months or longer
- a person will experience agitation and frustration
- cry, feel agitated, weak, lonely, isolated, engage in activities that are aimless

Question 5

Define 3. Stage of grief

Answer 5

• often the shortest
• may try to find meaning in the loss

Question 6

Define 4. Stage of grief

Answer 6

Depression
- Symptoms often in Waves
- people may feel overwhelmed or extreme sadness

Question 7

Define 5. Stage of grief

Answer 7

Acceptance
- acceptance occurs
- in Most cases, people start to move on with their life and are not preoccupied with the loss

Question 8

In what situations does the Model „stages of grief“ take place ?

Answer 8

• loss or bereavement
• divorce or breakups
• Job loss
• Bad News
• Terminal illness