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Dynamics And Effects Of Loss, Separation, And Grief
Springer - Social Work ASWB Master's Exam
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Social Work
Post-Graduate
08/26/2019

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Five Stages of Grief (model and history)
Definition
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- based on her observations of people suffering from terminal illness
- Hope is not a separate stage, but is possible at any stage.
- later expanded her theory to apply to any form of personal loss, such as the death of a loved one, the loss of a job or income, major rejection, the end of a relationship or divorce, drug addiction, incarceration, the onset of a disease or chronic illness, and/or an infertility diagnosis, as well as many tragedies and disasters (and even minor losses)
Term
Five Stages of Grief

1. Denial and isolation
Definition
Term
Five Stages of Grief

2. Anger
Definition
The emotional confusion that results from this loss may lead to anger and finding someone or something to blame—“why me?”
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Five Stages of Grief

3. Bargaining
Definition
The next stage may result in trying to negotiate with one’s self (or a higher power) to attempt to change what has occurred.
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Five Stages of Grief

4. Depression
Definition
A period of sadness and loneliness will then occur, in which a person reflects on his or her grief and loss.
Term
Five Stages of Grief

5. Acceptance
Definition
After time feeling depressed about the loss, a person will eventually be at peace with what happened.
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