Today's topic is something that we as humans have all experienced, and that topic is grief. We'll be zeroing in on understanding and expanding on the five stages of grief, knowing that this is a complex topic, and there are ongoing studies into it. Overall, Grief is a profound emotional response to loss, any type of loss, whether due to death, divorce, change in career or other significant life changes. The basic model of five stages was developed by Elizabeth Kubler Ross and it is instrumental in shaping both clinical practices and a popular understanding of the grieving process, despite its widespread acceptance, recent research and perspectives offer other insights that broaden our understanding of how individuals experience and navigate grief. This episode aims to define and expand on the stages of grief, looking at both this traditional viewpoint and also some more contemporary viewpoints.

As with last episode's interview with Deb and processing grief, we can combine that with our knowledge of the different models of grief and be empathic, understanding and flexible in helping our friends and family through this difficult process. So call in understanding, call in tailoring approaches to specific needs. Call in the absence of a timeline and timing your own grief process or others. Thanks for listening to today's episode of “CalI IT in With Dar!”

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