5 stages of grief Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is the first stage?
Denial
What is the second stage?
Anger
What is the third stage?
Bargaining
What is the fourth stage?
Depression
what is this an example of:
- Cannot or will not believe that the loss is happening or has happened.
- Denies the existence of an illness and refuses to discuss it
“No, not me”
This is denial
What is this an example of:
- aim feelings of hostility at others
- “WHY ME?”
This is anger
What is this an example of:
- Making a deal, such as wanting to live longer
- searching for alternative solutions (Going to God)
This is bargaining
What is this an example of:
- Having feelings of regret and self blame for not taking better care of themselves.
- Sad & hopeless
This is depression
What is this an example of:
- Comes to terms with the loss and starts making plans for moving on with life despite the loss.
This is acceptance