Getting over the 5 stages of grief; Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance

A disaster can create a number of concerning issues for any individual. The loss of a house and all the individual belongings can be difficult to deal with. Losing a family member, friend, or coworker can take an emotional toll as well. The survivor may feel guilty because they made it. They may feel that they could have done more to help prevent the death or that it should have been them instead. They may feel anger or denial of the loss as well. Some cultures have rituals that need to be performed when someone passes. This can be hard depending on the circumstances. Some individuals may not even be able to recover their families body and this may cause destress as they cannot give them a proper burial.

The nurse can help the individual cope with the loss of a family member or friend simply by listening and understanding. As well as showing compassion and empathy to the individual. They can pray with and for the individual or community in need. The nurse can help form a support group that offers coping mechanisms (meditation, deep breathing exercises) and resources (could be community or even from family members). As the nurse it’s important to go over the 5 stages of grief; Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance (Help Guide (2018). It is important that the individual go through each stage. Not all stages come in this exact order and some stages may last longer than others. The nurse may have different beliefs but they can still offer support in different ways. It is important to assess the patient’s spiritual aspect and go from there.

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