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The Five Stages of Grief
The Lovely Bones
Stage #1: Denial & Isolation
• We deny the reality of the situation. • A defense mechanism that buffers the
immediate shock of what has happened. • Hide from the facts of a case and block out the
real world around us.
Stage #2: Anger
• As you move from stage one to two, reality and pain re-emerge.
• The intense emotion is deflected and is redirected and expressed as anger. The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, complete strangers, friends or family.
• Anger might be redirected at the problem, even though we know it’s not to be blamed.
Stage #3: Bargaining
• This is the need to regain control of the situation, using “If only….” statements.
• We may make a deal with a higher power in an attempt to postpone the inevitable (for a sick person).
Stage #4: Depression
• Two types of depression: – Sadness, regret, worry and anxiety. • This can be eased by reassurance and helpful
cooperation.
– Quiet preparation to separate and to bid our loved one farewell. • More personal and private.
• People in this stage could experience a disconnect from things of love and affection.
Stage #5: Acceptance
• Not everyone gets to this stage. • Learning to move on and withdrawal from the
situation. • Comes with a calm, retrospective view for the
individual and a stable mindset. – Remembering the good times…
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