7 Stages of Grief, the grief processWhat are the 7 stages of grief? What is the grief cycle? Last night I met a lady who was visibly agitated, uncomfortable and confused. She was still in shock and denial. Her mother died 2 months ago, and she was replaying the details over and over again in her head, trying to make sense of the whole thing. Over the past couple of years she has lost her husband and both parents. She could hardly believe it and was still reeling under the weight of that realisation. The stress of grief is like a thief in the night who steals our minds, plays havoc with our hearts and wreaks destruction on our bodies. There are both emotional and physical symptoms of grief. What Causes Grief?
There are days when you think you're coping and progressing, getting over things and moving on. Then suddenly you're back in the doldrums, one step forwards and two steps back. You don't know how you feel, you question how you should feel and you're more confused than ever. Why did no one ever tell us it would be like this? Kubler Ross stages of grief.In her book Death and Dying published in 1969, Elizabeth Kubler Ross proposed 5 stages of grief. Her model has since been added to, thereby giving 7 stages of grief. Sounds straightforward doesn't it... but they are NOT sequential. Nor does everyone experience all stages. If you experience them, they may occur and re-occur in any order.
Kubler Ross was keen to point out that grief is highly individual. Don't let anyone tell you how to feel or that 'you should be over it by now.' There is no time limit. Life changing events shake our world to the very foundations. They cause us to question our prior existence and to doubt our experiences. Everything else in our lives is washed away by huge waves of emotion. Following being made redundant, some of my coaching clients have never considered they are in fact in a state of mourning or grief due to loss of identity, personal values and beliefs. Their self-esteem can hit rock bottom! Be aware that the emotions you are feeling may be part of a grieving process. That's the first step to manage and overcome them. Grief is such that it so easily becomes impossible to notice the small moments of happiness in between. Intense grief will often lead to mental health problems and need professional medical help. You don't have to do it all alone. Don't be afraid to seek coaching, grief support, counseling. Return from 7 Stages of Grief to Happinesspages |
'There is no specific timeline for grief. The feelings of loss may never totally disappear. However, over time it becomes manageable.' |
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