Friday, October 27, 2017

The Five Stages of Grief


John Edward revolutionized the psychic medium genre through his Crossing Over television series, and continues to help people communicate with their departed loved ones through worldwide live appearances. Mediums like John Edward use their abilities to bring comfort to individuals in the grieving process, who, according to psychologists, often experience a series of stages

Originally applied to patients with terminal illness, the five stages of grief describe the most basic emotional states people experience after losing a loved one. The stages can occur in any order and the extent of each varies from person to person. Furthermore, some individuals may skip one or more stages altogether. The stages are listed as follows.

- Denial. Also referred to as shock and denial or denial and isolation, this stage refers to the point where the individual denies the reality of the situation. They go into a state of shock and may isolate themselves from others or the details of the situation. Many people experience this stage first. 

- Anger. Acknowledging the reality of a death leads to pain, which, for some people, can manifest as anger. People with a sense of guilt may feel anger toward themselves, but others may redirect their anger at others, such as friends, family, or even strangers. Moreover, some religious individuals may begin to question their faith and feel anger at God. 

- Bargaining. In the grieving process, bargaining may occur before the person actually passes or before the death is confirmed. For instance, the individual may attempt to bargain with God for their loved one’s life. Post-death, bargaining may become “what if” and “if only” statements that focus on the idea of altering the past. 

- Depression. Depression is a natural response to losing a loved one and an essential part of the healing process. While some may see depression as something best overcome quickly, psychologists advise people to heal at their own pace and acknowledge their sadness. 

- Acceptance. The final stage of the process, acceptance occurs when the individual accepts the reality of their loved one’s death and begins to move on with life.

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