Grief stages help process loss systematically

Psychology
Grief stages help process loss systematically

The five stages of grief provide a structured framework to navigate loss, helping individuals understand their emotional journey and fostering resilience through difficult times.

In 1969, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. This groundbreaking model, originally observed in terminally ill patients, helps us understand common emotional responses to loss.

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