14 min
003 The Five Stages of Grief Myths The Widow Podcast
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- Mental Health
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief. However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in today's world. Plus, despite their popularity, grief researchers have continuously demonstrated that everyone handles grief in their own distinct way. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the creator of the 5 stages of grief, herself said it was never meant to be prescriptive; it was meant to be descriptive.
So why are people still following a framework that is obviously not correct?
In this episode, we'll talk about the five stages of grief and the controversy around them. We'll also discuss frameworks to help you explore your emotions the best way you see fit after the passing of a loved one.
What You'll Learn:
The 5 stages of grief explained
Controversy and myths around the 5 stages of grief
The evolution of grief
Understand that grief isn't linear
Why it's impossible to understand somebody else's grief
The thin line between grief and clinical depression
Do people experience all five stages of grief?
Mindset shifts to help you ride the waves of grief
Resources:
Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising
Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach
Twitter https://twitter.com/KarenWidow
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensuttonwidowcoach/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief. However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in today's world. Plus, despite their popularity, grief researchers have continuously demonstrated that everyone handles grief in their own distinct way. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the creator of the 5 stages of grief, herself said it was never meant to be prescriptive; it was meant to be descriptive.
So why are people still following a framework that is obviously not correct?
In this episode, we'll talk about the five stages of grief and the controversy around them. We'll also discuss frameworks to help you explore your emotions the best way you see fit after the passing of a loved one.
What You'll Learn:
The 5 stages of grief explained
Controversy and myths around the 5 stages of grief
The evolution of grief
Understand that grief isn't linear
Why it's impossible to understand somebody else's grief
The thin line between grief and clinical depression
Do people experience all five stages of grief?
Mindset shifts to help you ride the waves of grief
Resources:
Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising
Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach
Twitter https://twitter.com/KarenWidow
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensuttonwidowcoach/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/
14 min