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Coping With Loss
Kubler-Ross’s 5 Stages of Loss Stage 1: Denial
Initial reaction to loss Person cannot believe that the loss has happened
Stage 2: Anger
“Why me?” stage Person can be critical, demanding, or
uncooperative Stage 3: Bargaining
Anger subsides as the reality of the loss sets in Person may pray or promise to change if the
person or object is brought back
Kubler – Ross continued… Stage 4: Depression
Silence and withdrawal Person is no longer in disbelief and is no longer
angry, but now is feeling extreme sadness Quiet sadness sets in Person feels helpless
Stage 5: Acceptance
Person now feels a sense of power Person finds a way to deal with the loss in a
constructive way Person may make meaningful gestures surrounding
the idea of the loss
Kubler -
Ross
Hope – runs through all stages. Hope keeps alive the thought that somehow someday the situation, item, or person may be returned.
Closure – coming to an end of the intense parts of the grieving process.
Signs & Symptoms of Dysfunctional Coping
Consumed with thoughts of the deceased
Becomes overly depressed
Becomes a risk-taker Talks of suicide Hygiene changes Removes self from
friends Drugs/Alcohol abuse
Depression – Warning signs:
Low motivation Feelings of
worthlessness Sadness Guilt Suicidal thoughts Isolation Changes in behavior Drug use
HOW TO HELP SOMEONE DEALING WITH A LOSS
Be available to talk or just be with the person when you’re needed. Let them know you are there for them!
Be a good listener – don’t ask probing questions! Avoid making suggestions about how something else will make up
for the loss. Be patient – the person may need to be alone for a little bit. Talk about the death/loss; share fond memories. Respect how the other person grieves even if it’s different than your
own way of grieving. Write a note, letter, card, or email. Let them know that you care and
that you’re there for them.
Be willing to get them help!
Helpful Resources
Someone at school
Teacher
Counselor
Clergy member
Psychologist … school or p
rofessional
Doctor … especially if a
person is experiencing
serious, ongoing depression
Hotlines
Friends/family
Community classes, clubs, and programs
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