8 stages of grief – Flashcards
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Denial
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not really believing that the loss has actually happened
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Emotional release
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when the loss is realized, it may bring intense emotions
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Anger
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The person may feel powerless and unfairly deprived
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Bargaining
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Making promises to change in the hope of bringing back what has been lost
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Depression
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feeling sad for more than 2 weeks or change in behavior
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Remorse
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The person may become preoccupied with thoughts about how the lost could have been prevented
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Acceptance
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The person faces the reality of the loss
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Hope
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Remembering becomes less painful, and the person begins to look ahead to the future.
