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The Five Stages of Grief
This theory was first developed by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in 1969. It’s first name was ‘The five stages of death’. Since then it has been known by various names and the details of this theory have also changed. Kubler-Ross believed that individuals go through the following five stages of death as a way to come to terms with their own death. Later on it was changed to apply to anyone that is going through grief. First Stage: Denial and Isolation In this stage, the individual be
Nov 162 min read
Symptoms of Grief
There are many symptoms that one experiences after losing someone. This is a list of a few of them broken down into categories. There are some symptoms that contraction each other. Most people while grieving tend to gravitate to one extreme or the other. While everyone grieves differently there are a few common symptoms. Emotional Fear Anxiety Panic Feelings of worry or dread Sadness/sorrow Longing for what’s gone Loneliness Desire for connection Numbness or detachment Feelin
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Introduction to Collective Grief and Collective Fatigue
Welcome to introduction to collective grief and collective fatigue! A few years ago, I was listening to a talk about grief. My attention...
Aug 153 min read
Introduction to Lantern and Stave
Welcome to introduction to Lantern and Stave! As I sit in the funeral home, I can’t help but think that we are at this again. It’s been...
May 233 min read
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