What are the Stages of Grief?
The stages of Grief according to
Kubler-Ross:
- Denial
(this isn't happening to me!)
- Anger (why
is this happening to me?)
- Bargaining
(I promise I'll be a better person if...)
- Depression
(I don't care anymore)
- Acceptance
(I'm ready for whatever comes)
The one important thing to remember about this
grief model is that grief is not linear. There will be many times that
the person will move forward two steps and then the next day go backwards
three steps. It is an ongoing process that has many high and low
points. Understanding that the grieving process takes time can assist
your love one in feeling that their erratic emotions are "normal".
Please see our Helpful
Books Section for a comprehensive listing of
resources on grief. Also, be sure to visit our
Grief Support section with listing of
Grief Support Group.
Is it ok to send a note by
email or an E-Card to someone that has lost a loved one?
Email is still a relatively new
medium and we are all trying to figure out the best uses for this type of
communication. I personally have received many emails of support and
encouragement from my friends and family when I have lost a loved
one. But I am an everyday email user. Email and E-Cards can be
sent in the moment and you do not have to wait for the mail to be
delivered. It is important to remember when you are using email that
you should put as much thought and heart into your message as you would if you
were handwriting a card or letter. Often emails are written in a
rush, so take care and make the extra effort if you are going to use this type
of communication.
If the person you are sending a card to is not a frequent email user,
it is best to not use that method of communication. They may not receive
the email timely or at all it they only check their email occasionally.
Remember...personable
and heart felt connections are what matters when someone is grieving. A
phone call or a face to face visit is usually the best way to connect.
Join our discussion on
Facebook...
Do you feel it is acceptable to send sympathy messages on Facebook, Twitter
or by email?
Let them know you care, send an
eCard
Today!
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