Grief cycles

1. Grief cycles

2. Grief models-The extended grief cycle Kubler-Ross E (1997) www.changingminds.org

3. Lois Tonkin – Growing around grief • Expectation • Reality Before loss Loss Eventually

4. Colin Murray ParkesModel of grief • Numbness – shock and disbelief • Pining – anger, guilt and physical restlessness • Disorganisation and despair – depression, loneliness and anxiety • Re-organisation – recovery and acceptance

5. Stoebe and Schut Dual Process Model of Grief Loss oriented Restoration –oriented Grief work Attending to life changes Intrusion of grief Doing new things Breaking bonds/ties Distraction from grief Denial/ avoiding Denial/avoidance of grief Restoration New roles/relationships

6. Useful links • Kubler Ross (1997) www.changingminds.org • Lois Tonkin information www.siblingsgrief.org.au/Documents/Growing around Grief.pdf • Slides by Colin Murray Parker http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/CoursesEvents/Conferences/ConferenceParkes.pdf • Stroebe and Schut information http://socialworkcontinuingeducation.com/courses/contentDL/secDL20.html • Ann Dent article – supporting the bereaved -theory and practice http://www.bacpworkplace.org.uk/journal_pdf/acw_autumn05_ann.pdf