Death and Dying

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Kbler-Ross model

1. Denial "I feel fine."; "This can't be happening, not to me."


Denial is usually only a temporary defense for the individual. This feeling is generally
replaced with heightened awareness of positions and individuals that will be left behind
after death.
2. Anger "Why me? It's not fair!"; "How can this happen to me?"; "Who is to blame?"
Once in the second stage, the individual recognizes that denial cannot continue. Because
of anger, the person is very difficult to care for due to misplaced feelings of rage and
envy. Any individual that symbolizes life or energy is subject to projected resentment and
jealousy.
3. Bargaining "Just let me live to see my children graduate."; "I'll do anything for a few
more years."; "I will give my life savings if..."
The third stage involves the hope that the individual can somehow postpone or delay
death. Usually, the negotiation for an extended life is made with a higher power in
exchange for a reformed lifestyle. Psychologically, the individual is saying, "I understand
I will die, but if I could just have more time..."
4. Depression "I'm so sad, why bother with anything?"; "I'm going to die... What's the
point?"; "I miss my loved one, why go on?"
During the fourth stage, the dying person begins to understand the certainty of death.
Because of this, the individual may become silent, refuse visitors and spend much of the
time crying and grieving. This process allows the dying person to disconnect oneself
from things of love and affection. It is not recommended to attempt to cheer up an
individual who is in this stage. It is an important time for grieving that must be processed.
5. Acceptance "It's going to be okay."; "I can't fight it, I may as well prepare for it."
In this last stage, the individual begins to come to terms with his mortality or that of his
loved one.
Mastachios Manifestations of Gief and Bereavement
1. Shock and disbelief
2. Yearning and protest
3. Anguish, disorientation, despair
4. Identification in bereavement
5. Reorganization and restitution
Boulby
1. Numbness and protest
2. Yearning and Searching
3. Disorganization and despair
4. Reorganization

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