Grief

Question 1

What are the FIVE stages of grief?

Answer 1

1. Denial/Isolation
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Question 2

Is it normal for people to experience the stages of grief out of order?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What is often the first stage in grief?

Ex: “This isn’t Happening, this can’t be happening”

Answer 3

Denial

Question 4

Which stage of grief is best described at redirecting our intense emotions at inanimate object, strangers, ourselves, or even family members?

Answer 4

Anger (Stage 2)

Question 5

T/F: Healthcare professionals a re a common ‘target’ of anger during grieving

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The following are all examples of which stage of grief…..

“If only we had tried something sooner….”

“What if we had gotten a second opinion….”

“Making a deal with God/Higher Power”

Answer 6

Bargaining (Stage 3)

Question 7

This stage of grief is filled with worry and regret….

Ex: Worry about expenses, lost time, families, ourselves, etc…

Answer 7

Depression (Stage 4)

***There are two types of depression in this stage. The first, is the outwardly expressed worry, concern, and regret. The second is a more private sadness

Question 8

What is the last stage of grief?

Answer 8

Acceptance

Question 9

Do all people reach the acceptance stage of grief?

Answer 9

No