Phases of Grief Flashcards
Phases of Grief by
Doctor Elizabeth Kubler-Ross (1969)
Phases of Grief
Phase 1. Denial
Phase 2. Anger
Phase 3. Bargaining
Phase 4. Depression
Phase 5. Acceptance
the patient whos is facing imminent death or loss ofyen responds by not accepting the truth
Denial
the patient may become angry preceding death or disfigurement
Anger
the patient feels that if he becomes the good and submissive patient he may be spared or miraculously cured
Bargaining
the patient accept the impending loss and begins to mourn for his or her pastlife and all that will be lost
Depression
the depressed person is often acquiescent quit and withdrawn and may cry easily
Depression
is the best response of the health worker during this period
Support
the person accept the loss or impending death and deals ith life
Acceptance