Kubler-Ross: 5 Stages Of Grief Flashcards

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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

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Denial

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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

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Anger

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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

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Bargaining

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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

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Depression

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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

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Acceptance

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