Dealing With Grief: Kubler-Ross's Five Stages
Running head: DEALING WITH GRIEF
Dealing with Grief
Mary Ann Jones
Grand Canyon University
Foundations of Spirituality in Healthcare
HLT 310v
Marie Ambruster
December 22, 2012
Dealing with Grief Healthcare provider interact with people who are experiencing and dealing with grief every day. Stress and grief are normal reactions when someone has died, diagnosed with a critical illness, or even sent home on hospice knowing that death is imminent. “Grief is a normal and natural internal reaction to a loss of any kind. Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior” (Athan, 2011). In this paper the author will discuss Kubler-Ross’ 5 stages of Grief; Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression …show more content…
Grief is shown differently depending on the person. Some are verbal with their grief; others may show it through actions, and some may show it through emotions. People grieve in their own way and when they are ready: it is an very personal process. Grief is a natural process of living, and mourning that is an important part of the healing process. Grief cannot be rushed because it takes time and everyone experiences it differently. Not everyone will go through the stages in the same order (Axelrod, 2006). Society makes a difference by their reaction to grief. “We are a grief and death denying society” (Athan, 2011). Unresolved grief can be damaging, as well as it can lead to multiple problems like addiction, anxiety, depression, or even …show more content…
She does not recall experiencing a denial stage but often times felt as if it was just a dream. The acceptance stage seemed to take forever, because she was so angry and not ready to accept his death or ready to move on. The author of this paper likes to surround herself with loved ones for support when dealing with grief. She has private moments when she is feeling painful emotions and then takes time to be alone to get through those moments. Music is an outlet that she finds very helpful dealing with emotional pain or
Dealing with Grief
Mary Ann Jones
Grand Canyon University
Foundations of Spirituality in Healthcare
HLT 310v
Marie Ambruster
December 22, 2012
Dealing with Grief Healthcare provider interact with people who are experiencing and dealing with grief every day. Stress and grief are normal reactions when someone has died, diagnosed with a critical illness, or even sent home on hospice knowing that death is imminent. “Grief is a normal and natural internal reaction to a loss of any kind. Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior” (Athan, 2011). In this paper the author will discuss Kubler-Ross’ 5 stages of Grief; Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression …show more content…
Grief is shown differently depending on the person. Some are verbal with their grief; others may show it through actions, and some may show it through emotions. People grieve in their own way and when they are ready: it is an very personal process. Grief is a natural process of living, and mourning that is an important part of the healing process. Grief cannot be rushed because it takes time and everyone experiences it differently. Not everyone will go through the stages in the same order (Axelrod, 2006). Society makes a difference by their reaction to grief. “We are a grief and death denying society” (Athan, 2011). Unresolved grief can be damaging, as well as it can lead to multiple problems like addiction, anxiety, depression, or even …show more content…
She does not recall experiencing a denial stage but often times felt as if it was just a dream. The acceptance stage seemed to take forever, because she was so angry and not ready to accept his death or ready to move on. The author of this paper likes to surround herself with loved ones for support when dealing with grief. She has private moments when she is feeling painful emotions and then takes time to be alone to get through those moments. Music is an outlet that she finds very helpful dealing with emotional pain or