alwg stages of grief
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A Long Way Gone
What do you know about grief ? Have you ever experienced it? How does it affect the human psyche (mind)?
The stages of grief (mourning)are universal and are experienced by people from all walks of life
We spend different lengths of time working through each step and express each stage more or less intensely
Stages do not always occur in order
The initial, or first, reaction to learning of the death of a loved one is to deny the reality of the situation – refusing to accept facts
Denial is a defense mechanism to protect ourselves – buffer the shock of death
This stage is where reality and pain emerge and intense emotions are expressed in anger and rage
Anger can be aimed at objects, strangers, family, friends, or the loved one who has passed
Feelings of resentment and guilt are common emotions in this stage
In this stage, there is an overwhelming feeling to regain control
Bargaining is a reaction to feeling helpless and vulnerable from the Anger stage
Try to negotiate to postpone or delay the death of a loved one (with a higher power)
This stage is where one begins to understand certainty of death
Feelings of sadness and regret are common
Can become disconnected from love and affection from others
In the final stage, an individual comes to term with death.
This phase is marked by withdrawal and calmness.
This is not period of happiness but rather acceptance which allows them to move on
Not everyone is able to achieve this stage – some may be stuck in another stage all their life