Grief and Mourning

The most common understanding of grief is called the "Kubler-Ross Model," from psychologist Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's 1969 book, On Death and Dying, which outlines 5 stages of grief:

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

Some more information about the Kubler-Ross model:

• CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/12/health/five-stages-of-grief-kubler-ross-meaning-wellness/index.html#:~:text=Elisabeth%20K%C3%BCbler%2DRoss.,%2C%20bargaining%2C%20depression%20and%20acceptance.

• Psycom.net: https://www.psycom.net/stages-of-grief

• Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief

This model has come under some criticism recently. Here are some alternative views:

• This article argues, "It's Time To Let the Five Stages of Grief Die"

• This article from the Australian Psychological Association describes some more recent theories and attempts to describe grief and bereavement in terms of greater complexity.

• This site summarizes the Top 4 Criticisms of The Stages of Grief