There are numerous theories that explain how we come to terms with death, but perhaps the best-known theory is the Kubler-Roth model, which identifies his five stages of grief.
This theory states that there are five stages of grief that people experience when facing death, whether it is their own death or the death of a loved one.
However, the Kubler-Ross model was very popular and often misunderstood. This is probably because not all situations can always be accurately described.
In 1969, psychologist Elizabeth Kubler-Roth conducted a study of terminally ill patients.
She wanted to know what factors come into play when we face death. After extensive research, she discovered that the patients were going through very similar stages.
Based on this, she began to develop her own theory regarding her stages of grief acceptance.
This article takes a closer look at the five stages of grief acceptance, the Kubler-Ross model.
To do this, let's first look at each step, then consider the evidence behind it and what it means.
Kubler-Ross Models:
accept the grief
The stage of accepting grief involves people's attitudes in the face of death.
That's what our minds do when trying to solve the problem at hand.
But it's not a problem we can solve, so emotions fluctuate until we reach a state of acceptance.
rejection:
This is the stage of denying or ignoring the fact that death is imminent. You can deny it completely by saying, "No, I can't die," or you can deny it partially by saying, "I have cancer, but it's not that big of a deal." Even in our helpless state, our minds want to find ways to maintain happiness.
anger:
Anger is an emotion that arises when an obstacle is encountered. After receiving terrible news, it's common for our bodies to try to solve the problem with anger—causing anger toward doctors or God, including ourselves.
compromise:
Compromise begins when you realize that anger cannot solve the problem. It is not uncommon to compromise with supernatural beings such as the gods to avoid death, or to be "submissive" in the hope that good people will live a long life.
depression:
Depressive symptoms appear when the illness worsens or when harsh realities come to light. Feelings of helplessness intensify, leading to severe depression. And as their grief increases, they may resist trying to overcome their problems or interacting with others.
predict:
When you let go of helplessness, you move into a calmer, more neutral state of mind. But that doesn't mean you don't have time for yourself. When we reach the stage of acceptance, we internalize everything that has happened and look to the future. We can also begin to positively reinterpret the meaning of death without blaming anyone.
Evidence for the theory and its implications
The Kubler-Ross theory has been criticized. A common and understandable criticism has to do with how rigid the original theory was.
According to the first view, we are accused of being inflexible once we pass that stage, either moving on to the next or staying where we are.
However, some current research and personal experiences indicate that this stage of grief acceptance may not be true.
A human can perform the processes in reverse order, or in a completely different order. Of course, every step plays an important role. Each stage fits well with how most people process grief.
But the best way is to interpret the different states of mind as attitudes to loss rather than stages.
Of course, the Kubler-Ross theory is incomplete.
However, this theory has broadened our understanding of the stages of grief processing, and its research has helped us better understand feelings of loss.
This allows us to better treat grieving people because we know their emotions are a normal process.
Their theory also helps psychologists deal with expected death, such as terminal illness.
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