Grief cycles
Grief models- The extended grief cycle Kubler-Ross E (1997) www.changingminds.org
Lois Tonkin – Growing around grief Expectation Reality Before loss Loss Eventually
Colin Murray Parkes Model of grief Numbness – shock and disbelief Pining – anger, guilt and physical restlessness Disorganisation and despair – depression, loneliness and anxiety Re-organisation – recovery and acceptance
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
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