Questions and Answers
Which stage involves refusing to believe painful realities?
What is anger described as in the coping stages?
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
What does bargaining often involve?
Describe the depression stage in coping with grief.
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What is the key characteristic of the acceptance stage?
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Which of the following are stages of grief according to DABDA?
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What is the definition of an aphorism?
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What happens during the shock stage?
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What does testing involve in the grieving process?
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What signifies hope in the stages of coping?
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Study Notes
DABDA: The 5 Stages of Coping with Grief
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Denial:
- Refusal to acknowledge painful realities
- Usually a short-lived stage, often followed by acceptance of diagnosis
- Involves isolation and avoidance of the truth
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Anger:
- Characterized by intense feelings of annoyance and displeasure
- An emotional outpouring due to repressed grief
- Anger often directed at close people or God
- Possible verbal outbursts, typically saying things not truly meant
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Bargaining:
- Involves attempts to negotiate for a cure or alleviation of pain
- Clinging to irrational hope despite factual circumstances
- May manifest as panic or silent negotiations through inner thoughts or prayers
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Depression:
- Marked by feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and profound sadness
- Recognized as a critical stage that precedes acceptance
- Individuals may cycle through various loss-related feelings
- Potential for substance use to numb emotional pain
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Acceptance:
- Involves allowing oneself to express grief, anger, and depression
- Leads to processing emotions and coping with a new reality
- Marked by a return to everyday life and an overall sense of peace
Additional Stages Related to Grief
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Shock:
- Occurs before denial, characterized by severe emotional and physiological effects
- Can lead to fainting or extreme distress
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Testing:
- Takes place after depression as one begins to slide towards acceptance
- Involves gradually re-integrating into daily life, like returning to work part-time
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Hope:
- Emerges after acceptance, signaling a resurgence of life
- Associated with joy and planning for the future
The Acronym DABDA
- Represents the five primary stages of grief:
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
Concept of Aphorism
- Defined as a succinct observation containing a general truth
- Examples include sayings like "a penny saved is a penny earned"
- Acts as a proverb communicating principles of wisdom
Summary of Key Terms
- Denial and Anger set the stage for emotional responses to loss
- Bargaining serves as a coping mechanism rooted in hope
- Depression signifies deep emotional struggles
- Acceptance allows for healing and moving forward
- Additional stages like Shock, Testing, and Hope enrich the understanding of the grieving process
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Test your knowledge on the DABDA model, which outlines the five stages of coping with grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. This quiz will help you understand the emotional journey individuals go through when dealing with loss and encourage deeper reflection on each stage.
