Kubler-Ross: 5 Stages Of Grief Flashcards
1 of the 5 stages of grief
A conscious or unconscious refusal 2 accept facts, information, reality… relating 2 the situation concerned
A natural defense mechanism
Some people can become locked in this stage when dealing w/a traumatic change that can b ignored
Denial
1 of the 5 stages of grief
This can manifest in various ways. People dealing w/emotional upset can become infuriated w/themselves and/or w/others, especially those close w/them
Anger
1 of the 5 stages of grief
This stage involves making promises and agreements w/god or whatever supreme being that U believe in.
People facing less serious trauma can seek 2 negotiate a compromise but it rarely provides a sustainable solution, especially if its a matter of life and death
Bargaining
1 of the 5 stages of grief
Its the “dress rehearsal” or the practice run 4 the aftermath of the travesty.
Its a sort of acceptance w/emotional attachment
Its natural 2 feel sadness and regret, fear, uncertainly… It shows that the person has at least begun 2 accept reality
Depression
1 of the 5 stages of grief
This stage varies according 2 the persons situation, although it is an indication that there is some indication that there is some emotional detachment and objectivity.
People dying can enter this stage a long time B4 the people they leave behind, who must necessarily pass through their own individual stages of dealing w/grief
Acceptance