The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary defines grieving as the feeling or expression of great sadness, especially when someone dies. It is an emotional response as a result of bereavement. Kessler, D. (n.d.). refers to the American-Swiss psychiatrist, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and her book “On Grief and Grieving”, when divid ing grieving into five stages. These stages are as follows: Stage 1: Denial This is where the person is in shock and disbelief, and wonders whether he/she can go on with life. The grieving person may show little emotion, and blatantly denies the occurrence of death. Denial is a natural adaptation strategy to help the individual cope with his/her loss. Stage 2: Anger At this stage, the grieving person becomes angry and blames others. Doctors and other health professionals as well as other family members may be blamed for the loss. Some people may even blame the deceased, and sometimes God. Anger also helps the individual to heal from the hurt of...
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