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Kublker-Ross first became interested in the psychology of death and dying when she was completing her residency. She gave a series of lectures on the treatment of terminally ill patients. It was through this interest and research that she developed what she is most known for. The five stages of grief.
The Five Stages of Grief
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Denial: "Denial is a conscious or unconscious refusal to accept facts, information, reality, etc., relating to the situation concerned. It’s a defense mechanism and perfectly natural. Some people can become locked in this stage when dealing with a traumatic change that can be ignored. (http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/)"
Anger:
"Anger can manifest in different ways. People dealing with emotional upset can be angry with themselves, and/or with others, especially those close to them. Knowing this helps keep detached and non-judgemental when experiencing the anger of someone who is very upset.(http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/)"
Bargaining:
"Traditionally the bargaining stage for people facing death can involve attempting to bargain with whatever God the person believes in. People facing less serious trauma can bargain or seek to negotiate a compromise. (http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/)"
Depression:
"Also referred to as preparatory grieving. In a way it’s the dress rehearsal or the practice run for the ‘aftermath’ although this stage means different things depending on whom it involves. It’s a sort of acceptance with emotional attachment. It’s natural to feel sadness and regret, fear, uncertainty, etc. It shows that the person has at least begun to accept the reality. (http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/)"
Acceptance:
"Again this stage definitely varies according to the person’s situation, although broadly it is an indication that there is some emotional detachment and objectivity. People dying can enter this stage a long time before the people they leave behind, who must necessarily pass through their own individual stages of dealing with the grief." (http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/).
Anger:
"Anger can manifest in different ways. People dealing with emotional upset can be angry with themselves, and/or with others, especially those close to them. Knowing this helps keep detached and non-judgemental when experiencing the anger of someone who is very upset.(http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/)"
Bargaining:
"Traditionally the bargaining stage for people facing death can involve attempting to bargain with whatever God the person believes in. People facing less serious trauma can bargain or seek to negotiate a compromise. (http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/)"
Depression:
"Also referred to as preparatory grieving. In a way it’s the dress rehearsal or the practice run for the ‘aftermath’ although this stage means different things depending on whom it involves. It’s a sort of acceptance with emotional attachment. It’s natural to feel sadness and regret, fear, uncertainty, etc. It shows that the person has at least begun to accept the reality. (http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/)"
Acceptance:
"Again this stage definitely varies according to the person’s situation, although broadly it is an indication that there is some emotional detachment and objectivity. People dying can enter this stage a long time before the people they leave behind, who must necessarily pass through their own individual stages of dealing with the grief." (http://www.ekrfoundation.org/five-stages-of-grief/).